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Peppertree
Devils Backbone
About Devils Backbone and Peppertree


What is
Life Span
Biennial  
Perennial  
Type
Tree  
Shrub  
Origin
South America  
Madagascar  
Types
Peruvian peppertree, peppercorn tree, Peruvian mastic  
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia  
Number of Varieties
100  
99+
8  
99+
Habitat
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands  
subtropical regions, Tropical regions  
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11  
9-13  
AHS Heat Zone
12-8  
-  
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24  
H2, 13, 23, 24  
Habit
Weeping  
Upright/Erect  
Information
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
1,219.20 cm  
34
90.00 cm  
99+
Minimum Width
1,219.20 cm  
15
30.00 cm  
99+
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Light Yellow  
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor  
-  
Fruit Color
Pink, Rose  
-  
Leaf Color in Spring
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
Dark Green  
Green, Gray Green  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead  
Ovate  
Thorns
No  
No  
Season
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, 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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline  
Neutral, Alkaline  
Soil Drainage
Well drained  
Well drained  
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter  
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate  
Repeat Bloomer
-  
No  
Tolerances
Pollution, 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 ground moist, Water Deeply  
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
Acidic, 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
Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts  
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves  
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch  
Red blotch  
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution  
Drought  
Facts
Flowers
Yes  
Showy  
Flower Petal Number
Single  
Single  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes  
No  
Edible Fruit
Yes  
No  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No  
No  
Fragrant Fruit
Yes  
No  
Fragrant Leaf
Yes  
No  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes  
No  
Showy Foliage
-  
Yes  
Showy Bark
Yes  
No  
Foliage Texture
Fine  
Bold  
Foliage Sheen
Matte  
Matte  
Evergreen
No  
No  
Invasive
No  
Sometimes  
Self-Sowing
No  
Yes  
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies  
Hummingbirds  
Allergy
Irritate the mucus membrane  
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic  
Benefits
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
-  
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes  
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems  
Skin Problems  
Edible Uses
Insignificant  
No  
Environmental Uses
Air purification  
Air purification  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Antiemetic, Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Digestive, Miscellany, Purgative  
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms  
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves  
Leaves, Root  
Other Uses
Condiment, Gum  
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, Feature Plant, Rock Garden / Wall, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees  
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical  
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
SCHINUS molle  
Euphorbia tithymaloides  
Common Name
Peppertree  
Devil's Backbone  
In Hindi
Peppertree  
Devil's Backbone  
In German
Peppertree  
Devil's Backbone  
In French
Peppertree  
Backbone du Diable  
In Spanish
peppertree  
El espinazo del diablo  
In Greek
Peppertree  
Devil's Backbone  
In Portuguese
Peppertree  
Espinha do Diabo  
In Polish
Peppertree  
Kręgosłup diabła  
In Latin
Peppertree  
Narum diaboli  
Classification
Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  
Phylum
Vascular plant  
Magnoliophyta  
Class
Magnoliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  
Order
Sapindales  
Malpighiales  
Family
Anacardiaceae  
Crassulaceae  
Genus
Schinus  
Euphorbia  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  
Tribe
-  
Euphorbieae  
Subfamily
Anacardioideae  
Euphorbioideae  
Number of Species
600  
40
2000  
12
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Properties of Peppertree and Devils Backbone

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

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Season and Care of Peppertree and Devils Backbone

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

Peppertree and Devils Backbone Physical Information

Peppertree and Devils Backbone physical information is very important for comparison. Peppertree height is 1,219.20 cm and width 1,219.20 cm whereas Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Peppertree and Devils Backbone are as follows:

Care of Peppertree and Devils Backbone

Care of Peppertree and Devils Backbone include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peppertree pruning is done Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Peppertree 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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