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What is

Life Span
Perennial  
Perennial  

Type
Shrub  
Flowering Plants, Herbs  

Origin
Madagascar  
Not Available  

Types
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia  
Not Available  

Number of Varieties
8  
99+
2  
99+

Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions  
moist forests, Mountains  

USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13  
4-9  

AHS Heat Zone
Not Available  
9-2  

Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 23, 24  
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20  

Habit
Upright/Erect  
Clump-Forming  

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
90.00 cm  
99+
38.10 cm  
99+

Minimum Width
30.00 cm  
99+
25.40 cm  
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta  
Purple, Pink, Lavender  

Flower Color Modifier
Not Available  
Bicolor  

Fruit Color
Not Available  
Brown  

Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy  
Green  

Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green  
Green  

Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green  
Green  

Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green  
Green  

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Ovate  
Pinnate  

Thorns
No  
No  

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter  
Spring, Summer  

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun  
Full Sun  

Growth Rate
Fast  
Fast  

Type of Soil
Loam, Sand  
Clay, Loam, Sand  

The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline  

Soil Drainage
Well drained  
Well drained  

Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate  
Late Spring, Summer  

Repeat Bloomer
No  
Yes  

Tolerances
Drought  
Drought, Salt  

Care

Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot  
Ground  

How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings  
Cuttings, Seedlings  

Plant Maintenance
Medium  
Medium  

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water  
Needs very little water  

In Summer
Lots of watering  
Lots of watering  

In Spring
Moderate  
Moderate  

In Winter
Average Water  
Average Water  

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline  

Soil Type
Loam, Sand  
Clay, Loam, Sand  

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained  
Well drained  

Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun  
Full Sun  

Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves  
cut main trunk every 5 years, Prune after flowering, Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves  

Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Compost  

Pests and Diseases
Red blotch  
Nematodes, Red blotch, Trunk Rot  

Plant Tolerance
Drought  
Drought  

Facts

Flowers
Showy  
Showy  

Flower Petal Number
Single  
Single  

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No  
No  

Edible Fruit
No  
No  

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No  
No  

Fragrant Fruit
No  
No  

Fragrant Leaf
No  
No  

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No  
No  

Showy Foliage
Yes  
No  

Showy Bark
No  
No  

Foliage Texture
Bold  
Medium  

Foliage Sheen
Matte  
Glossy  

Evergreen
No  
No  

Invasive
Sometimes  
No  

Self-Sowing
Yes  
Yes  

Attracts
Hummingbirds  
Butterflies, Leaf Hoppers  

Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic  
Itchiness, Not Available, Sore Throat  

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes  
Beautification  

Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems  
Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser, Remove blemishes, Removes pimples  

Edible Uses
No  
Yes  

Environmental Uses
Air purification  
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, soil stabilisation  

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms  
Cough, Haemorrhages, Laxative, Obesity, Tonic  

Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root  
Fruits, Leaves  

Other Uses
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties  
Added to salads, Can be boiled and seasoned, pickled, Culinary use  

Used As Indoor Plant
No  
No  

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes  
Yes  

Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical  
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower  

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Euphorbia tithymaloides  
Averrhoa bilimbi  

Common Name
Devil's Backbone  
Bilimbi, Mimbro  

In Hindi
Devil's Backbone  
Bilimbi  

In German
Devil's Backbone  
bilimbi  

In French
Backbone du Diable  
bilimbi  

In Spanish
El espinazo del diablo  
bilimbi  

In Greek
Devil's Backbone  
bilimbi  

In Portuguese
Espinha do Diabo  
bilimbi  

In Polish
Kręgosłup diabła  
bilimbi  

In Latin
Narum diaboli  
Rondo Beardtongue  

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Phylum
Magnoliophyta  
Magnoliophyta  

Class
Magnoliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  

Order
Malpighiales  
Oxalidales  

Family
Crassulaceae  
Oxalidaceae  

Genus
Euphorbia  
Averrhoa  

Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  

Tribe
Euphorbieae  
Not Available  

Subfamily
Euphorbioideae  
Not Available  

Number of Species
2000  
9
12  
99+

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Difference Between Devils Backbone and Bilimbi

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