Partridge Pea

Devils Backbone

About Partridge Pea and Devils Backbone

Partridge Pea

Devils Backbone

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Perennial

Type

Vegetable

Shrub

Origin

Mediterranean

Madagascar

Types

Chamaecrista fasciculata Greene fasciculata, Chamaecrista fasciculata Greene macrosperma

Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

Dry areas, Open areas, Upland sand prairies, Upland savannas

subtropical regions, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

-99999-13

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-1

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

Vining/Climbing

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

30.00 cm90.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

20.00 cm30.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Pink, Lavender

Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Sea Green, Gray Green

Green, Gray Green, Burgundy

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Blue Green, Gray Green

Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Blue Green, Gray Green

Green, Gray Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Compound

Ovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Seedlings, Softwood cuttings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Needs more water during establishment, Water deeply about once a week

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

Foliage Texture

Medium

Mild Allergen

Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden

Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Nausia, Urinary tract problems

Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Seeds

Leaves, Root

Other Uses

Dried heads are used in floristry, Food for animals, Food for insects

Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Vine

Partridge Pea

Narum diaboli

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Vascular plant

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fabales

Malpighiales

Family

Fabaceae

Crassulaceae

Genus

Chamaecrista

Euphorbia

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Cassieae

Euphorbieae

Subfamily

Euphorbioideae

Number of Species

212000

1 27800

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Properties of Partridge Pea and Devils Backbone

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

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Season and Care of Partridge Pea and Devils Backbone

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

Partridge Pea and Devils Backbone Physical Information

Partridge Pea and Devils Backbone physical information is very important for comparison. Partridge Pea height is 30.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Partridge Pea and Devils Backbone are as follows:

Partridge Pea flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
Partridge Pea leaf color: Green, Sea Green and Gray Green
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy

Care of Partridge Pea and Devils Backbone

Care of Partridge Pea and Devils Backbone include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Partridge Pea 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 Partridge Pea 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.