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What is

Life Span
Perennial  
Biennial  

Type
Shrub  
Tender Perennial  

Origin
Madagascar  
South America  

Types
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia  
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold  

Number of Varieties
8  
99+
Not Available  

Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions  
Tropical regions  

USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13  
11-15  

AHS Heat Zone
Not Available  
12-1  

Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 23, 24  
H1, H2, 24  

Habit
Upright/Erect  
Rosette/Stemless  

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
90.00 cm  
99+
152.40 cm  
99+

Minimum Width
30.00 cm  
99+
121.92 cm  
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta  
Purple, Red  

Flower Color Modifier
Not Available  
Not Available  

Fruit Color
Not Available  
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green  

Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy  
Green, Light Pink, White  

Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green  
Green, Blue Green, Olive  

Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green  
Green, Blue Green, Olive  

Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green  
Green, Blue Green, Olive  

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Ovate  
Arrowhead  

Thorns
No  
Yes  

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter  
Early Summer, Summer  

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun  
Full Sun  

Growth Rate
Fast  
Medium  

Type of Soil
Loam, Sand  
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy  

The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline  
Acidic  

Soil Drainage
Well drained  
Well drained  

Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate  
Early Winter, Summer  

Repeat Bloomer
No  
No  

Tolerances
Drought  
Drought  

Care

Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot  
Container, Ground, Pot  

How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings  
Divison  

Plant Maintenance
Medium  
Low  

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water  
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Water occasionally  

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  
Loam, Sand  

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained  
Well drained  

Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade  

Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves  
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves  

Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer  
EDTA iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen  

Pests and Diseases
Red blotch  
Red blotch  

Plant Tolerance
Drought  
Drought  

Facts

Flowers
Showy  
Yes  

Flower Petal Number
Single  
Single  

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No  
Yes  

Edible Fruit
No  
Yes  

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No  
No  

Fragrant Fruit
No  
Yes  

Fragrant Leaf
No  
No  

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No  
No  

Showy Foliage
Yes  
Yes  

Showy Bark
No  
No  

Foliage Texture
Bold  
Medium  

Foliage Sheen
Matte  
Matte  

Evergreen
No  
No  

Invasive
Sometimes  
No  

Self-Sowing
Yes  
No  

Attracts
Hummingbirds  
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites  

Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic  
Dermititis, Itchiness  

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes  
Showy Purposes  

Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems  
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Skin irritation, Skin Problems, Stops hair loss  

Edible Uses
No  
Yes  

Environmental Uses
Air purification  
Air purification  

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms  
Aging, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Digestion problems, Fertility, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Inflammation, Itching, Skin irritation, Swelling  

Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root  
Fruits  

Other Uses
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties  
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties  

Used As Indoor Plant
No  
Yes  

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes  
Yes  

Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical  
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical  

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Euphorbia tithymaloides  
ANANAS  

Common Name
Devil's Backbone  
Pineapple  

In Hindi
Devil's Backbone  
अनानास  

In German
Devil's Backbone  
Ananas  

In French
Backbone du Diable  
Ananas  

In Spanish
El espinazo del diablo  
Piña  

In Greek
Devil's Backbone  
Ανανάς  

In Portuguese
Espinha do Diabo  
Abacaxi  

In Polish
Kręgosłup diabła  
Ananas  

In Latin
Narum diaboli  
Pineapple  

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Phylum
Magnoliophyta  
Vascular plant  

Class
Magnoliopsida  
Lilopsida  

Order
Malpighiales  
Bromeliales  

Family
Crassulaceae  
Bromeliaceae  

Genus
Euphorbia  
Ananas  

Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots  

Tribe
Euphorbieae  
Not Available  

Subfamily
Euphorbioideae  
Bromelioideae  

Number of Species
2000  
9
7  
99+

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Difference Between Devils Backbone and Pineapple

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