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Devils Backbone
Devils Backbone

Nellie Stevens Holly
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What is

Life Span

Perennial
Perennial

Type

Shrub
Broadleaf Evergreen

Origin

Madagascar
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Types

Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Ilex x 'Nellie R. Stevens'

Number of Varieties

81
0 40000
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Habitat

subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Subtropical climates, Woodland Garden Secondary, Woodlands

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-136-9
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

-
-

Sunset Zone

H2, 13, 23, 24
21,22

Habit

Upright/Erect
Pyramidal

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

Flower Color Modifier

-
Bicolor

Fruit Color

-
Red, Crimson

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Green, 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
Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate
Pinnate

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

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

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade

Growth Rate

Fast
Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained
Average

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Spring

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Drought
Drought, Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot
Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Rooted stem cutting, Stem Cutting, stem tip cuttings

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently

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
Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade

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, Apply N-P-K

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch
Leafminers, Mites, Nematodes, Red blotch, Root rot, Tar spot

Plant Tolerance

Drought
Drought

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

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Hummingbirds
Birds

Allergy

Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Diarrhea, Mildly Toxic, Vomiting

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for making hedges

Beauty Benefits

Skin Problems
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Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification
Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
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Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Root
Fruits

Other Uses

Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Food for animals, Used for Landscaping

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Euphorbia tithymaloides
ILEX 'Nellie Stevens'

Common Name

Devil's Backbone
Nellie Stevens Holly

In Hindi

Devil's Backbone
Nellie Stevens Holly

In German

Devil's Backbone
Nellie Stevens Holly

In French

Backbone du Diable
Nellie Stevens Holly

In Spanish

El espinazo del diablo
Nellie Stevens Holly

In Greek

Devil's Backbone
Nellie Stevens Holly

In Portuguese

Espinha do Diabo
Nellie Stevens Holly

In Polish

Kręgosłup diabła
Nellie Stevens Holly

In Latin

Narum diaboli
Nellie Stevens Holly

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
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Class

Magnoliopsida
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Order

Malpighiales
Aquifoliales

Family

Crassulaceae
Aquifoliaceae

Genus

Euphorbia
Ilex

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots

Tribe

Euphorbieae
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Subfamily

Euphorbioideae
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Number of Species

2000600
1 27800
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Difference Between Devils Backbone and Nellie Stevens Holly

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Importance of Devils Backbone and Nellie Stevens Holly

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Compare Facts of Devils Backbone vs Nellie Stevens Holly

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