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Devils Backbone
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What is

Life Span

Perennial
Annual

Type

Shrub
Vegetable

Origin

Madagascar
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean

Types

Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Calabrese broccoli, Sprouting broccoli, Purple cauliflower

Number of Varieties

83
0 40000
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Habitat

subtropical regions, Tropical regions
agricultural areas, Cold Regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-13-9999
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

-
6-1

Sunset Zone

H2, 13, 23, 24
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

Habit

Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

90.00 cm60.00 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

30.00 cm30.50 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Yellow

Flower Color Modifier

-
Bicolor

Fruit Color

-
-

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Gray Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Gray Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Gray Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate
Oval

Thorns

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

Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained
Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Drought
Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot
Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Do not let dry out between waterings

In Summer

Lots of watering
Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate
Moderate

In Winter

Average Water
Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained
Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize in growing season

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch
Black root rot, Cabbage looper, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought
Shade areas, Shallow soil

Facts

Flowers

Showy
Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single
Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Bold
Coarse

Foliage Sheen

Matte
Matte

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Hummingbirds
Moths, Rats, Squirrels

Allergy

Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Diarrhea, Throat itching

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Bonsai

Beauty Benefits

Skin Problems
Glowing Skin, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems

Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification
Air purification, Very little waste

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Cures constipation, Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Obesity

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Root
Flowers, Leaf Stalks

Other Uses

Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Showy Purposes

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Euphorbia tithymaloides
BRASSICA oleracea 'De Cicco'( Italica Group)

Common Name

Devil's Backbone
Broccoli

In Hindi

Devil's Backbone
ब्रोकली

In German

Devil's Backbone
Brokkoli

In French

Backbone du Diable
Brocoli

In Spanish

El espinazo del diablo
Brócoli

In Greek

Devil's Backbone
μπρόκολο

In Portuguese

Espinha do Diabo
brócolis

In Polish

Kręgosłup diabła
brokuły

In Latin

Narum diaboli
Brocoli

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Order

Malpighiales
Capparales

Family

Crassulaceae
Brassicaceae

Genus

Euphorbia
Brassica

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Tribe

Euphorbieae
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Subfamily

Euphorbioideae
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Number of Species

200019
1 27800
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Difference Between Devils Backbone and Broccoli

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Importance of Devils Backbone and Broccoli

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