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Devils Backbone
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What is

Life Span

Perennial
Annual or Biennial

Type

Shrub
Fruit

Origin

Madagascar
Africa

Types

Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Earlibrew, Honey King, Moonshine, Brilliance,Honey Chow

Number of Varieties

85
0 40000
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Habitat

subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Semi arid regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-13Not Available
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

Not Available
12-4

Sunset Zone

H2, 13, 23, 24
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
Vining/Climbing

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

90.00 cm20.30 cm
0.54 3900
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Minimum Width

30.00 cm150.00 cm
0.1 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Yellow

Flower Color Modifier

Not Available
Bicolor

Fruit Color

Not Available
White, Yellow, Salmon

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Gray Green
Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Gray Green
Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Gray Green
Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate
Heart-shaped

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun

Growth Rate

Fast
Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand
Loam

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained
Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Drought
Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Reduce watering once fruit are growing, Requires a lot of watering, Requires consistently moist soil

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

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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch
Anthracnose, Aphids, Bacterial fruit blotch, Cucumber beetles, Downy mildew, Southern Bacterial Wilt, Spider mites

Plant Tolerance

Drought
Drought

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
Not Available

Allergy

Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
breathing problems, Cough, cramps, Diarrhea, Itchy eyes, Mouth itching, Nasal Congestion, Throat itching, wheezing

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Not Available

Beauty Benefits

Skin Problems
Not Available

Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification
Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Potassium, Vitamin C

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Root
Fruits, Leaves, Root, Seeds

Other Uses

Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Added to salads, Used in tea, wine and sweet dishes, Used to flavour soups

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

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

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Euphorbia tithymaloides
CUCUMIS melo 'Honey I Dew'

Common Name

Devil's Backbone
Honey I Dew Honeydew, Honeydew

In Hindi

Devil's Backbone
खरबूज़ा [kharabooza]

In German

Devil's Backbone
Honigtau

In French

Backbone du Diable
Miellat

In Spanish

El espinazo del diablo
Gotas de miel

In Greek

Devil's Backbone
πεπόνι μελιτώματος [pepóni melitómatos]

In Portuguese

Espinha do Diabo
melão de Honeydew

In Polish

Kręgosłup diabła
melon spadzi

In Latin

Narum diaboli
honeydew

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Order

Malpighiales
Cucurbitales

Family

Crassulaceae
Cucurbitaceae

Genus

Euphorbia
Cucumis

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available

Tribe

Euphorbieae
Not Available

Subfamily

Euphorbioideae
Not Available

Number of Species

2000NA
1 27800
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Difference Between Devils Backbone and Honeydew

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Importance of Devils Backbone and Honeydew

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