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Devils Backbone
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What is

Life Span

Perennial
Perennial

Type

Shrub
Fruit

Origin

Madagascar
Southeastern Asia, India, China

Types

Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Louisiana sweet orange is a type of sweet orange which is a type of oranges

Number of Varieties

84
0 40000
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Habitat

subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Dry areas, Warmer regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-139-11
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

-
10-9

Sunset Zone

H2, 13, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

90.00 cm460.00 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

30.00 cm300.00 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
White, Red, Purple

Flower Color Modifier

-
Bicolor

Fruit Color

-
Green, Orange

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Dark 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
Ovate

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun

Growth Rate

Fast
Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand
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
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Drought
Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot
Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium
High

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Reduce watering during fall, Requires regular watering

In Summer

Lots of watering
Average Water, Ample Water

In Spring

Moderate
Adequately

In Winter

Average Water
Alternate Days

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand
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
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season, fertilize in spring

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch
Aphids, Caterpillars, Mealybugs, Mites, Rust, Scale, Spider mites, Whiteflies

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
Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte
Glossy

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies

Allergy

Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
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Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Skin Problems
Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition, Making cosmetics, Removes dandruff

Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification
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Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
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
Used As Food

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Euphorbia tithymaloides
CITRUS sinensis 'Louisiana Sweet'

Common Name

Devil's Backbone
Louisiana Sweet Orange, Orange

In Hindi

Devil's Backbone
Lousiana नारंगी

In German

Devil's Backbone
Lousiana Orange

In French

Backbone du Diable
Lousiana d'orange

In Spanish

El espinazo del diablo
Lousiana naranja

In Greek

Devil's Backbone
Lousiana πορτοκαλί

In Portuguese

Espinha do Diabo
Lousiana laranja

In Polish

Kręgosłup diabła
Lousiana pomarańczowy

In Latin

Narum diaboli
louisiana aurantiaco

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
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Class

Magnoliopsida
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Order

Malpighiales
Rosids

Family

Crassulaceae
Rutaceae

Genus

Euphorbia
Citrus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Tribe

Euphorbieae
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Subfamily

Euphorbioideae
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Number of Species

2000100
1 27800
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Difference Between Devils Backbone and Louisiana Orange

If you are confused whether Devils Backbone or Louisiana Orange 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 Louisiana Orange Information and learn more about it. Fertilizers required for proper growth of Devils Backbone are All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, whereas for Louisiana Orange fertilizers required are fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season and fertilize in spring. Hence, one should know the basic difference between Devils Backbone and Louisiana Orange if you are planning to have them in your garden to enhance its beauty.

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Importance of Devils Backbone and Louisiana Orange

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Compare Facts of Devils Backbone vs Louisiana Orange

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