Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Fruit, Tree
  
Shrub
  
Origin
Not Available
  
Madagascar
  
Types
Not Available
  
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Forests, gardens, Hill prairies, Homesteads, Rocky areas, Woodlands
  
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
  
9-13
  
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Sunset Zone
Not Available
  
H2, 13, 23, 24
  
Habit
Bushy, Evergreen
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Light Green, Lime Green
  
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Green, Light Green
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow, Green, Gray Green
  
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
  
Green, Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Gray Green
  
Green, Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Yellow, Green, Gray Green
  
Green, Gray Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Ovate
  
Ovate
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
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 Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
  
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting, Stem Planting
  
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
  
Plant Maintenance
Low
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
  
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, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Remove deadheads
  
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
High Potash Fertilizer
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Blight, Foliage-feeding caterpillars, Moth
  
Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Salt and Soil Compaction
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Bold
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
Sometimes
  
Sometimes
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Caterpillar
  
Hummingbirds
  
Allergy
Skin irritation
  
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Blood purifying, Glowing Skin, Good for skin and hair, Provides herbal hair care, Speed hair growth
  
Skin Problems
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil stabilisation
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Diabetes, Diarrhea, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Obesity, Vitamin C
  
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
  
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
  
Leaves, Root
  
Other Uses
Making Shampoo, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in herbal medicines
  
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
Cottage garden
  
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
Phyllanthus acidus
  
Euphorbia tithymaloides
  
Common Name
Tahitian gooseberry, country gooseberry, star gooseberry, starberry, grosella
  
Devil's Backbone
  
In Hindi
ताहितियन आमला
  
Devil's Backbone
  
In German
Tahitian Stachelbeere
  
Devil's Backbone
  
In French
Tahitian Gooseberry
  
Backbone du Diable
  
In Spanish
Tahitian grosella espinosa
  
El espinazo del diablo
  
In Greek
Tahitian Φραγκοστάφυλο
  
Devil's Backbone
  
In Portuguese
Tahitian Gooseberry
  
Espinha do Diabo
  
In Polish
Tahitian agrest
  
Kręgosłup diabła
  
In Latin
Tahitian Gooseberry
  
Narum diaboli
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Malpighiales
  
Malpighiales
  
Family
Phyllanthaceae
  
Crassulaceae
  
Genus
Phyllanthus
  
Euphorbia
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Phyllantheae
  
Euphorbieae
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Euphorbioideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Tahitian Gooseberry and Devils Backbone
Season and care of Tahitian Gooseberry and Devils Backbone is important to know. While considering everything about Tahitian Gooseberry and Devils Backbone Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tahitian Gooseberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tahitian Gooseberry is Loam, Sand and for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tahitian Gooseberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline.
Tahitian Gooseberry and Devils Backbone Physical Information
Tahitian Gooseberry and Devils Backbone physical information is very important for comparison. Tahitian Gooseberry height is 800.00 cm and width 400.00 cm whereas Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Tahitian Gooseberry and Devils Backbone are as follows:
Tahitian Gooseberry flower color: Light Green, Lime Green
Tahitian Gooseberry leaf color: Yellow, Green and Gray Green
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
- Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Care of Tahitian Gooseberry and Devils Backbone
Care of Tahitian Gooseberry and Devils Backbone include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tahitian Gooseberry pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season and Remove deadheads and Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Tahitian Gooseberry 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.