Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean, South America
Madagascar
Types
Pinks Mammoth, African Pride, Late Gold, Geffner, Hilary White
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Habitat
Warm and moist climatic conditions
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
9-13
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Light Green, Sea Green
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
oblong or narrow-lanceolate
Ovate
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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 Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Does not require regular watering
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, 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
Prune young trees into an open vase shape
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Diplodia rot, Leaf spot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Fruit Bats
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Oral Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
-
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used to make hair tonic, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
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
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
ANNONA squamosa
Euphorbia tithymaloides
Common Name
Sugar Apple
Devil's Backbone
In Hindi
सीताफल
Devil's Backbone
In German
Zuckerapfel
Devil's Backbone
In French
Sugar Apple
Backbone du Diable
In Spanish
Manzana de azúcar
El espinazo del diablo
In Greek
ζάχαρη της Apple
Devil's Backbone
In Portuguese
Pinha
Espinha do Diabo
In Polish
Cukier Jabłko
Kręgosłup diabła
In Latin
Sugar Apple
Narum diaboli
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Malpighiales
Family
Annonaceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Maloideae
Euphorbioideae
Season and Care of Sugar Apple and Devils Backbone
Season and care of Sugar Apple and Devils Backbone is important to know. While considering everything about Sugar Apple and Devils Backbone Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sugar Apple season is Summer and Devils Backbone season is Summer. The type of soil for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand and for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline.
Sugar Apple and Devils Backbone Physical Information
Sugar Apple and Devils Backbone physical information is very important for comparison. Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Sugar Apple and Devils Backbone are as follows:
Sugar Apple flower color: Yellow green
Sugar Apple leaf color: Light Green
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
- Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Care of Sugar Apple and Devils Backbone
Care of Sugar Apple and Devils Backbone include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sugar Apple pruning is done Prune young trees into an open vase shape and Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Sugar Apple 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.