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Limequat
Devils Backbone
About Devils Backbone and Limequat


What is
Life Span
Perennial  
Perennial  
Type
Fruit  
Shrub  
Origin
-  
Madagascar  
Types
Eustis, Lakeland, Tavares  
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia  
Number of Varieties
3  
99+
8  
99+
Habitat
gardens, Woodlands  
subtropical regions, Tropical regions  
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12  
9-13  
AHS Heat Zone
12-6  
-  
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24  
H2, 13, 23, 24  
Habit
Oval or Rounded  
Upright/Erect  
Information
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
300.00 cm  
99+
90.00 cm  
99+
Minimum Width
180.00 cm  
99+
30.00 cm  
99+
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White  
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor  
-  
Fruit Color
Light Yellow, Yellow green  
-  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green  
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy  
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green  
Green, Gray Green  
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green  
Green, Gray Green  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green  
Green, Gray Green  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Ovate  
Ovate  
Thorns
Yes  
No  
Season
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun  
Full Sun, Partial Sun  
Growth Rate
Slow  
Fast  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand  
Loam, Sand  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral  
Neutral, Alkaline  
Soil Drainage
Well drained  
Well drained  
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer  
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes  
No  
Tolerances
Drought  
Drought  
Care
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot  
Container, Ground, Pot  
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings  
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings  
Plant Maintenance
High  
Medium  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings  
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water  
In Summer
Moderate  
Lots of watering  
In Spring
Ample Water  
Moderate  
In Winter
Less Watering  
Average Water  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral  
Neutral, Alkaline  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand  
Loam, Sand  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained  
Well drained  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun  
Full Sun, Partial Sun  
Pruning
Remove dead branches  
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer  
Pests and Diseases
Citrus foot rot, Citrus gummosis, Citrus leaf miner  
Red blotch  
Plant Tolerance
Drought  
Drought  
Facts
Flowers
Showy  
Showy  
Flower Petal Number
Single  
Single  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes  
No  
Edible Fruit
Yes  
No  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes  
No  
Fragrant Fruit
No  
No  
Fragrant Leaf
No  
No  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No  
No  
Showy Foliage
No  
Yes  
Showy Bark
No  
No  
Foliage Texture
Medium  
Bold  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy  
Matte  
Evergreen
No  
No  
Invasive
No  
Sometimes  
Self-Sowing
No  
Yes  
Attracts
-  
Hummingbirds  
Allergy
-  
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic  
Benefits
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes  
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes  
Beauty Benefits
-  
Skin Problems  
Edible Uses
Yes  
No  
Environmental Uses
Air purification  
Air purification  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Fiber, Vitamin C  
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms  
Part of Plant Used
Fruits  
Leaves, Root  
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used in making beverages  
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes  
No  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes  
Yes  
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees  
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical  
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
X CITROFORTUNELLA floridana  
Euphorbia tithymaloides  
Common Name
Limequat  
Devil's Backbone  
In Hindi
Limequat  
Devil's Backbone  
In German
Limequat  
Devil's Backbone  
In French
Limequat  
Backbone du Diable  
In Spanish
Limequat  
El espinazo del diablo  
In Greek
Limequat  
Devil's Backbone  
In Portuguese
Limequat  
Espinha do Diabo  
In Polish
Limequat  
Kręgosłup diabła  
In Latin
Limequat  
Narum diaboli  
Classification
Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta  
Magnoliophyta  
Class
Magnoliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  
Order
Sapindales  
Malpighiales  
Family
Rutaceae  
Crassulaceae  
Genus
Citrus  
Euphorbia  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  
Tribe
-  
Euphorbieae  
Subfamily
-  
Euphorbioideae  
Number of Species
1  
2000  
12
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Properties of Limequat and Devils Backbone

Wondering what are the properties of Limequat and Devils Backbone? We provide you with everything About Limequat and Devils Backbone. Limequat has thorns and Devils Backbone doesn't have thorns. Also Limequat does not have fragrant flowers. Limequat has allergic reactions like and Devils Backbone has allergic reactions like . 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 Limequat and Devils Backbone and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Limequat and Devils Backbone

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

Limequat and Devils Backbone Physical Information

Limequat and Devils Backbone physical information is very important for comparison. Limequat height is 300.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Limequat and Devils Backbone are as follows:

Care of Limequat and Devils Backbone

Care of Limequat and Devils Backbone include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Limequat pruning is done Remove dead branches and Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Limequat needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Devils Backbone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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