Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit, Perennial, Tree
Shrub
Origin
Africa, Asia, Australia
Madagascar
Types
Terminalia catappa
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical areas
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
9-13
Sunset Zone
10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19
H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
-
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
Dark Brown, Green
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Broadly Ovate
Ovate
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Dry soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
-
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Asthma
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Energy, Minerals, ß-carotene, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Grown for shade, Used As Food
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit Tree
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
Terminalia catappa
Euphorbia tithymaloides
Common Name
Bengal almond, country almond, false kamani, Indian almond, Malabar almond, sea almond, tropical almond
Devil's Backbone
In Hindi
जंगली बादाम
Devil's Backbone
In German
Katappenbaum, Seemandelbaum, Indische Mandel
Devil's Backbone
In French
Badamier
Backbone du Diable
In Spanish
almendro malabar, almendro de los trópicos, almendrón, falso kamani, Egombegombe
El espinazo del diablo
In Greek
Ινδικό αμύγδαλο
Devil's Backbone
In Portuguese
amêndoa, amendoeira, castanheira, anoz, árvore-de-anoz, castanholeira, coração-de-nego, castanhola, sete-copas, chapéu-de-sol, guarda-sol, terminália, figueira-da-índia
Espinha do Diabo
In Polish
Migdałecznik właściwy
Kręgosłup diabła
In Latin
inti almont
Narum diaboli
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Myrtales
Malpighiales
Family
Combretaceae
Crassulaceae
Genus
Terminilia
Euphorbia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Euphorbioideae
Season and Care of Indian Almond and Devils Backbone
Season and care of Indian Almond and Devils Backbone is important to know. While considering everything about Indian Almond and Devils Backbone Care, growing season is an essential factor. Indian Almond season is Summer and Devils Backbone season is Summer. The type of soil for Indian Almond is Loam and for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Indian Almond is Acidic, Neutral and for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline.
Indian Almond and Devils Backbone Physical Information
Indian Almond and Devils Backbone physical information is very important for comparison. Indian Almond height is 500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Indian Almond and Devils Backbone are as follows:
Indian Almond flower color:
Indian Almond leaf color: Dark Green
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
- Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Care of Indian Almond and Devils Backbone
Care of Indian Almond and Devils Backbone include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Indian Almond pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Indian Almond needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Devils Backbone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.