Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin, North America, Mexico, Central America
Madagascar
Types
Not Available
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Not Available
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
9-13
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
Not Available
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
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Yellow
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently
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
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires very little pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Borers, Cucumber beetles, Mealybugs, Powdery mildew
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used as a nutritious food item, 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
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA pepo 'Papaya Pear'
Euphorbia tithymaloides
Common Name
Summer Squash
Devil's Backbone
In Hindi
summer squash
Devil's Backbone
In German
Sommerkürbis
Devil's Backbone
In French
courges d'été
Backbone du Diable
In Spanish
calabaza de verano
El espinazo del diablo
In Greek
καλοκαίρι σκουός
Devil's Backbone
In Portuguese
abobrinha
Espinha do Diabo
In Polish
latem squash
Kręgosłup diabła
In Latin
aestas cucurbitae
Narum diaboli
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Violales
Malpighiales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Crassulaceae
Genus
Cucurbita
Euphorbia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Cucurbiteae
Euphorbieae
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Euphorbioideae
Season and Care of Summer Squash and Devils Backbone
Season and care of Summer Squash and Devils Backbone is important to know. While considering everything about Summer Squash and Devils Backbone Care, growing season is an essential factor. Summer Squash season is Summer and Fall and Devils Backbone season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Summer Squash is Loam, Sand and for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Summer Squash is Neutral and for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline.
Summer Squash and Devils Backbone Physical Information
Summer Squash and Devils Backbone physical information is very important for comparison. Summer Squash height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Summer Squash and Devils Backbone are as follows:
Summer Squash flower color: Yellow and Orange
Summer Squash leaf color: Green
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
- Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Care of Summer Squash and Devils Backbone
Care of Summer Squash and Devils Backbone include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Summer Squash pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires very little pruning and Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Summer Squash 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.