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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
8  
99+
3  
99+

Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions  
agricultural areas, Cold Regions  

USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13  
Not Available  

AHS Heat Zone
Not Available  
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 cm  
99+
60.00 cm  
99+

Minimum Width
30.00 cm  
99+
30.50 cm  
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta  
Yellow  

Flower Color Modifier
Not Available  
Bicolor  

Fruit Color
Not Available  
Not Available  

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
No  
No  

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
No  
No  

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  
Not Available  

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
No  
No  

Edible Fruit
No  
No  

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No  
Yes  

Fragrant Fruit
No  
No  

Fragrant Leaf
No  
Yes  

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No  
No  

Showy Foliage
Yes  
No  

Showy Bark
No  
No  

Foliage Texture
Bold  
Coarse  

Foliage Sheen
Matte  
Matte  

Evergreen
No  
No  

Invasive
Sometimes  
No  

Self-Sowing
Yes  
Yes  

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
No  
Yes  

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
No  
No  

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes  
Yes  

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  
Not Available  

Tribe
Euphorbieae  
Not Available  

Subfamily
Euphorbioideae  
Not Available  

Number of Species
2000  
9
19  
99+

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Difference Between Devils Backbone and Broccoli

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