Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
Madagascar
Types
Green Anjou, Red Anjou, Bartlett
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Habitat
Humid climates, moist forests
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
9-13
AHS Heat Zone
9-5
Not Available
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Yellow green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Pink, Red, Green, Light Green
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Ovate
Plant Season
Early Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium, Water less during winter, Water more in summer, when new, water every week
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
Not Available
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Not Available
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
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
Ammonium Nitrate, Fertilize the soil before planting
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Birds, Butterflies, Pear psylla
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Itchiness, Swelling
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Making cosmetics, Moisturizing, Skin Problems
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, cholesterol-lowering, Detox, Diabetes, Energy, Fiber, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Obesity, Treating diverticulosis, Weight loss
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used As Food
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
Not Available
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
PYRUS communis
Euphorbia tithymaloides
Common Name
Pear
Devil's Backbone
In Hindi
नाशपाती
Devil's Backbone
In German
Birne
Devil's Backbone
In French
Poire
Backbone du Diable
In Spanish
Pera
El espinazo del diablo
In Greek
Αχλάδι
Devil's Backbone
In Portuguese
Pera
Espinha do Diabo
In Polish
Gruszka
Kręgosłup diabła
In Latin
Orbis
Narum diaboli
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Malpighiales
Family
Rosaceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Euphorbioideae
Season and Care of Pear and Devils Backbone
Season and care of Pear and Devils Backbone is important to know. While considering everything about Pear and Devils Backbone Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pear season is Early Spring and Winter and Devils Backbone season is Early Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Pear is Loamy, Sandy and for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pear is Acidic and for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline.
Pear and Devils Backbone Physical Information
Pear and Devils Backbone physical information is very important for comparison. Pear height is 1,219.20 cm and width 800.00 cm whereas Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Pear and Devils Backbone are as follows:
Pear flower color: White
Pear leaf color: Light Pink and Red, Green, Light Green
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
- Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Care of Pear and Devils Backbone
Care of Pear and Devils Backbone include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pear 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 Pear 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.