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About Devils Backbone and Zucchini

What is

Life Span

Perennial
Annual

Type

Shrub
Vegetable

Origin

Madagascar
America

Types

Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Cucurbita pepo

Number of Varieties

820
0 40000
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Habitat

subtropical regions, Tropical regions
agricultural areas

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-13-9999
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

-
-

Sunset Zone

H2, 13, 23, 24
-

Habit

Upright/Erect
Bushy, Evergreen

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

90.00 cm60.00 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

30.00 cm30.00 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Lavender

Flower Color Modifier

-
Bicolor

Fruit Color

-
Purple, Black

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Gray Green
Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Gray Green
Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Gray Green
Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate
Heart shaped, toothed with three to five lobes

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
-

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun

Growth Rate

Fast
Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand
Loam, Moist, Well drained

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained
Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Drought
Drought, Pollution, Shade areas, Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot
Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do not water excessively

In Summer

Lots of watering
Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate
Moderate

In Winter

Average Water
Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained
Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
cut main flower spike, Proper mowing practices are necessary, Remove damaged fruit

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Balanced liquid fertilizer every 4 weeks, Compost

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch
Bacterial Stem Rot, Mildew, Red blotch, Ring Rot, White spots

Plant Tolerance

Drought
Shade areas, Shallow soil, Soil Compaction

Facts

Flowers

Showy
Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single
Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Bold
Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte
Matte

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Hummingbirds
Leafminer, Mice, Rodents

Allergy

Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Sore Throat, Stomach pain

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Ornamental use

Beauty Benefits

Skin Problems
Anti-ageing, Remove blemishes

Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Antibacterial, Antioxidants, Detoxification, Rich in Potassium, Weight loss

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Root
Flowers, Fruits

Other Uses

Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Cattle Fodder, Culinary use, Used as a laxative

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Euphorbia tithymaloides
Cucurbita pepo

Common Name

Devil's Backbone
Zucchini, courgette

In Hindi

Devil's Backbone
तोरी

In German

Devil's Backbone
Zucchini

In French

Backbone du Diable
Courgette

In Spanish

El espinazo del diablo
calabacín

In Greek

Devil's Backbone
κολοκύθι

In Portuguese

Espinha do Diabo
abobrinha

In Polish

Kręgosłup diabła
Kabaczek

In Latin

Narum diaboli
zucchini

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Order

Malpighiales
Violales

Family

Crassulaceae
Cucurbitaceae

Genus

Euphorbia
Cucurbita

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Tribe

Euphorbieae
-

Subfamily

Euphorbioideae
Solanoideae

Number of Species

2000-
1 27800
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Properties of Devils Backbone and Zucchini

Wondering what are the properties of Devils Backbone and Zucchini? We provide you with everything About Devils Backbone and Zucchini. Devils Backbone doesn't have thorns and Zucchini doesn't have thorns. Also Devils Backbone does not have fragrant flowers. Devils Backbone has allergic reactions like Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation and Toxic and Zucchini has allergic reactions like Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation and Toxic. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Devils Backbone and Zucchini and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Zucchini

Season and care of Devils Backbone and Zucchini is important to know. While considering everything about Devils Backbone and Zucchini Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Zucchini season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand and for Zucchini is Loam, Moist, Well drained while the PH of soil for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Zucchini is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Devils Backbone and Zucchini Physical Information

Devils Backbone and Zucchini physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Zucchini height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Zucchini are as follows:

  • Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta

  • Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy

  • Zucchini flower color: Lavender

  • Zucchini leaf color: Green

Care of Devils Backbone and Zucchini

Care of Devils Backbone and Zucchini include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Zucchini pruning is done cut main flower spike, Proper mowing practices are necessary and Remove damaged fruit. In summer Devils Backbone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Zucchini needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.