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Devils Backbone
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What is

Life Span

Perennial
Biennial

Type

Shrub
Vegetable

Origin

Madagascar
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean

Types

Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Wild cabbage, Cabbage, Savoy cabbage

Number of Varieties

8110
0 40000
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Habitat

subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Fertile bottom land, Moist Soils, Well Drained

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-134-8
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 cm121.92 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

30.00 cm60.96 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
-

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
Broad, Unlobed

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
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Drought
Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Seedlings, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Keep ground moist, Needs a lot of water initially, Needs watering once a week, Never Over-water

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
Prune lower leaves, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
5-10-10 fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch
Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought
Drought

Facts

Flowers

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
Bold

Foliage Sheen

Matte
Matte

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Hummingbirds
Insects

Allergy

Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
allergic reaction, breathing problems, Dizziness, Headache, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, Runny nose, Skin rash, Stomach pain, Swelling

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits

Skin Problems
Good for skin

Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification
Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, Cardiovascular problems, cholesterol-lowering, Detoxification, Fiber, Minerals, Nutrients, Vitamin C

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Root
Fruits

Other Uses

Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

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

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Euphorbia tithymaloides
BRASSICA oleracea 'Diablo'( Gemmifera Group)

Common Name

Devil's Backbone
Brussels Sprouts

In Hindi

Devil's Backbone
Brussels Sprouts plant

In German

Devil's Backbone
Rosenkohl Pflanze

In French

Backbone du Diable
Choux de Bruxelles plante

In Spanish

El espinazo del diablo
planta de coles de Bruselas

In Greek

Devil's Backbone
φυτό Λαχανάκια Βρυξελλών

In Portuguese

Espinha do Diabo
Couves de Bruxelas planta

In Polish

Kręgosłup diabła
Brukselka roślin

In Latin

Narum diaboli
Bruxellis pullulat herba

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Order

Malpighiales
Capparales

Family

Crassulaceae
Brassicaceae

Genus

Euphorbia
Brassica

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Euphorbieae
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Subfamily

Euphorbioideae
-

Number of Species

2000150
1 27800
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Difference Between Devils Backbone and Brussels Sprouts

If you are confused whether Devils Backbone or Brussels Sprouts are same, here are some features about those plants to help you choose better. Many people think that these two plants have the same characteristics, but one can see Devils Backbone and Brussels Sprouts Information and learn more about it. Fertilizers required for proper growth of Devils Backbone are All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, whereas for Brussels Sprouts fertilizers required are 5-10-10 fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer and Apply 10-10-10 amount. Hence, one should know the basic difference between Devils Backbone and Brussels Sprouts if you are planning to have them in your garden to enhance its beauty.

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Importance of Devils Backbone and Brussels Sprouts

Want to have the most appropriate plant for your garden? You might want to know the importance of Devils Backbone and Brussels Sprouts. Basically, these two plants vary in many aspects. Compare Devils Backbone and Brussels Sprouts as they differ in many characteristics such as their life, care, benefits, facts, etc. Every gardener must at least have the slightest clue about the plants he wants to plant in his garden. Compare their benefits, which differ in many ways like facts and uses. The medicinal use of Devils Backbone is Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation and Intestinal worms whereas of Brussels Sprouts is anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, Cardiovascular problems, cholesterol-lowering, Detoxification, Fiber, Minerals, Nutrients and Vitamin C. Devils Backbone has beauty benefits as follows: Skin Problems while Brussels Sprouts has beauty benefits as follows: Skin Problems.

Compare Facts of Devils Backbone vs Brussels Sprouts

How to choose the best garden plant for your garden depending upon its facts? Here garden plant comparison will help you to solve this query. Compare the facts of Devils Backbone vs Brussels Sprouts and know which one to choose. As garden plants have benefits and other uses, allergy is also a major drawback of plants for some people. Allergic reactions of Devils Backbone are Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation and Toxic whereas of Brussels Sprouts have allergic reaction, breathing problems, Dizziness, Headache, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, Runny nose, Skin rash, Stomach pain and Swelling respectively. Having a fruit bearing plant in your garden can be a plus point of your garden. Devils Backbone has no showy fruits and Brussels Sprouts has no showy fruits. Also Devils Backbone is not flowering and Brussels Sprouts is not flowering . You can compare Devils Backbone and Brussels Sprouts facts and facts of other plants too.