Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, Mexico
Madagascar
Types
Vitis rotundifolia, Scuppernong
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Habitat
Lowland, sand dunes, Upland
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
9-13
Sunset Zone
-
H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Green
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Green, Burgundy, Plum, Bronze, Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gold, Tan
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
V-Shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Pests and diseases, Shade areas
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Layering, Seedlings
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water during dry weather
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove branches that rub together, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Apply N-P-K, Requires high amount of nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Nematodes, Powdery mildew
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Pests and diseases, Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Sometimes used for making wine, Used to make juice, Used to make yellow dye
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, Rock Garden / Wall, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Vine
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
VITIS rotundifolia
Euphorbia tithymaloides
Common Name
Muscadine
Devil's Backbone
In Hindi
Muscadine
Devil's Backbone
In German
Muscadine
Devil's Backbone
In French
Muscadine
Backbone du Diable
In Spanish
Muscadine
El espinazo del diablo
In Greek
μοσχοστάφυλο
Devil's Backbone
In Portuguese
Muscadine
Espinha do Diabo
In Polish
Muscadine
Kręgosłup diabła
In Latin
Muscadine
Narum diaboli
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rhamnales
Malpighiales
Family
Vitaceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Euphorbioideae
Season and Care of Muscadine and Devils Backbone
Season and care of Muscadine and Devils Backbone is important to know. While considering everything about Muscadine and Devils Backbone Care, growing season is an essential factor. Muscadine season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Muscadine is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Muscadine is Acidic, Neutral and for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline.
Muscadine and Devils Backbone Physical Information
Muscadine and Devils Backbone physical information is very important for comparison. Muscadine height is 200.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Muscadine and Devils Backbone are as follows:
Muscadine flower color: White and Green
Muscadine leaf color: Green
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
- Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Care of Muscadine and Devils Backbone
Care of Muscadine and Devils Backbone include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Muscadine pruning is done Remove branches that rub together, 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 Muscadine 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.