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Ornamental Kale
Devils Backbone
About Devils Backbone and Ornamental Kale


What is
Life Span
Annual  
Perennial  
Type
Vegetable  
Shrub  
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean, Canary Islands, Northern Africa  
Madagascar  
Types
Brassica oleracea var. acephala  
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia  
Number of Varieties
10  
8  
99+
Habitat
gardens, Tropical regions  
subtropical regions, Tropical regions  
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-11  
9-13  
AHS Heat Zone
6-1  
-  
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24  
H2, 13, 23, 24  
Habit
Rosette/Stemless  
Upright/Erect  
Information
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
22.90 cm  
99+
90.00 cm  
99+
Minimum Width
25.40 cm  
99+
30.00 cm  
99+
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Yellow  
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor  
-  
Fruit Color
Brown  
-  
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green  
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy  
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Blue Green  
Green, Gray Green  
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Blue Green, Pink  
Green, Gray Green  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green, Pink  
Green, Gray Green  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Round  
Ovate  
Thorns
No  
No  
Season
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun  
Full Sun, Partial Sun  
Growth Rate
Fast  
Fast  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand  
Loam, Sand  
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline  
Neutral, Alkaline  
Soil Drainage
Well drained  
Well drained  
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer  
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate  
Repeat Bloomer
No  
No  
Tolerances
Drought  
Drought  
Care
Where to Plant?
Ground  
Container, Ground, Pot  
How to Plant?
Seedlings  
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings  
Plant Maintenance
Medium  
Medium  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally, Water twice a day in the initial period  
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
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline  
Neutral, Alkaline  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand  
Loam, Sand  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained  
Well drained  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial 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
Red blotch  
Red blotch  
Plant Tolerance
Drought  
Drought  
Facts
Flowers
Showy  
Showy  
Flower Petal Number
Single  
Single  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No  
No  
Edible Fruit
No  
No  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes  
No  
Fragrant Fruit
No  
No  
Fragrant Leaf
Yes  
No  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No  
No  
Showy Foliage
Yes  
Yes  
Showy Bark
No  
No  
Foliage Texture
Bold  
Bold  
Foliage Sheen
Matte  
Matte  
Evergreen
No  
No  
Invasive
No  
Sometimes  
Self-Sowing
Yes  
Yes  
Attracts
Bees  
Hummingbirds  
Allergy
Skin irritation  
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
-  
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms  
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant  
Leaves, Root  
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant  
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
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border  
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical  
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
BRASSICA oleracea 'Chidori Pink'( Acephala Group, CHIDORI SERIES)  
Euphorbia tithymaloides  
Common Name
Chidori Pink Ornamental Kale, Ornamental Kale  
Devil's Backbone  
In Hindi
सजावटी काले  
Devil's Backbone  
In German
Ornamental Kale  
Devil's Backbone  
In French
ornement Kale  
Backbone du Diable  
In Spanish
Ornamental Kale  
El espinazo del diablo  
In Greek
καλλωπιστικά Καλέ  
Devil's Backbone  
In Portuguese
ornamental Kale  
Espinha do Diabo  
In Polish
ozdobny  
Kręgosłup diabła  
In Latin
decentius  
Narum diaboli  
Classification
Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta  
Magnoliophyta  
Class
Magnoliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  
Order
Brassicales  
Malpighiales  
Family
Brassicaceae  
Crassulaceae  
Genus
Brassica  
Euphorbia  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  
Tribe
-  
Euphorbieae  
Subfamily
-  
Euphorbioideae  
Number of Species
50  
2000  
12
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Properties of Ornamental Kale and Devils Backbone

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

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Season and Care of Ornamental Kale and Devils Backbone

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

Ornamental Kale and Devils Backbone Physical Information

Ornamental Kale and Devils Backbone physical information is very important for comparison. Ornamental Kale height is 22.90 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Ornamental Kale and Devils Backbone are as follows:

Care of Ornamental Kale and Devils Backbone

Care of Ornamental Kale and Devils Backbone include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ornamental Kale 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 Ornamental Kale 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.

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