Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Central America, South America
Madagascar
Types
Persea americana
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Habitat
Subtropical climates
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
9-13
Sunset Zone
9, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Purple, Gold, Black
-
Leaf Color in Spring
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
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, 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
Weevils
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Oral Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
-
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antidepressant, Detoxification, Digestive, Improve heart health, osteoporosis
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used for its medicinal properties
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 / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
PERSEA americana 'Stewart'( Mexican Strain)
Euphorbia tithymaloides
Common Name
Avocado, Mexican Avocado
Devil's Backbone
In Hindi
Mexican Avocado
Devil's Backbone
In German
Mexican Avocado
Devil's Backbone
In French
Mexican Avocado
Backbone du Diable
In Spanish
Mexican Avocado
El espinazo del diablo
In Greek
Mexican Avocado
Devil's Backbone
In Portuguese
Mexican Avocado
Espinha do Diabo
In Polish
Mexican Avocado
Kręgosłup diabła
In Latin
Mexican Avocado
Narum diaboli
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Laurales
Malpighiales
Family
Lauraceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Euphorbioideae
Season and Care of Mexican Avocado and Devils Backbone
Season and care of Mexican Avocado and Devils Backbone is important to know. While considering everything about Mexican Avocado and Devils Backbone Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mexican Avocado season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Mexican Avocado is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mexican Avocado is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline.
Mexican Avocado and Devils Backbone Physical Information
Mexican Avocado and Devils Backbone physical information is very important for comparison. Mexican Avocado height is 910.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Mexican Avocado and Devils Backbone are as follows:
Mexican Avocado flower color: White and Yellow
Mexican Avocado leaf color: Dark Green
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
- Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Care of Mexican Avocado and Devils Backbone
Care of Mexican Avocado and Devils Backbone include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mexican Avocado pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, 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 Mexican Avocado needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Devils Backbone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.