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Devils Backbone
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What is

Life Span

Perennial
Perennial

Type

Shrub
Fruit

Origin

Madagascar
Southeastern United States, Mexico

Types

Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Vitis rotundifolia, Scuppernong

Number of Varieties

820
0 40000
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Habitat

subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Lowland, sand dunes, Upland

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-136-10
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

-
11-6

Sunset Zone

H2, 13, 23, 24
-

Habit

Upright/Erect
Vining/Climbing

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

90.00 cm200.00 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

30.00 cm910.00 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
White, Green

Flower Color Modifier

-
Bicolor

Fruit Color

-
Green, Burgundy, Plum, Bronze, Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Gray Green
Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Gray Green
Green, Gold, Tan

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Gray Green
Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate
V-Shaped

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

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

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast
Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained
Well drained

Bloom Time

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

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Drought
Pests and diseases, Shade areas

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Layering, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Requires regular watering, Water during dry weather

In Summer

Lots of watering
Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate
Moderate

In Winter

Average Water
Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Remove branches that rub together, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Apply N-P-K, Requires high amount of nitrogen

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch
Leaf spot, Nematodes, Powdery mildew

Plant Tolerance

Drought
Pests and diseases, Shade areas

Facts

Flowers

Showy
Insignificant

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

Sometimes
Sometimes

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Hummingbirds
Birds

Allergy

Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
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Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification

Beauty Benefits

Skin Problems
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Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification
Agroforestry

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Root
Fruits, Leaves

Other Uses

Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Sometimes used for making wine, Used to make juice, Used to make yellow dye

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

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

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Euphorbia tithymaloides
VITIS rotundifolia

Common Name

Devil's Backbone
Muscadine

In Hindi

Devil's Backbone
Muscadine

In German

Devil's Backbone
Muscadine

In French

Backbone du Diable
Muscadine

In Spanish

El espinazo del diablo
Muscadine

In Greek

Devil's Backbone
μοσχοστάφυλο

In Portuguese

Espinha do Diabo
Muscadine

In Polish

Kręgosłup diabła
Muscadine

In Latin

Narum diaboli
Muscadine

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Order

Malpighiales
Rhamnales

Family

Crassulaceae
Vitaceae

Genus

Euphorbia
Vitis

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Euphorbieae
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Subfamily

Euphorbioideae
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Number of Species

200060
1 27800
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Difference Between Devils Backbone and Muscadine

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Importance of Devils Backbone and Muscadine

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