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What is

Life Span
Annual  
Perennial  

Type
Vegetable  
Shrub  

Origin
America  
Madagascar  

Types
Cucurbita pepo  
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia  

Number of Varieties
20  
99+
8  
99+

Habitat
agricultural areas  
subtropical regions, Tropical regions  

USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999  
9-13  

AHS Heat Zone
-  
-  

Sunset Zone
-  
H2, 13, 23, 24  

Habit
Bushy, Evergreen  
Upright/Erect  

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
60.00 cm  
99+
90.00 cm  
99+

Minimum Width
30.00 cm  
99+
30.00 cm  
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Lavender  
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta  

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor  
-  

Fruit Color
Purple, Black  
-  

Leaf Color in Spring
Green  
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy  

Leaf Color in Summer
Green  
Green, Gray Green  

Leaf Color in Fall
Green  
Green, Gray Green  

Leaf Color in Winter
Green  
Green, Gray Green  

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Heart shaped, toothed with three to five lobes  
Ovate  

Thorns
No  
No  

Season

Plant Season
-  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter  

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun  
Full Sun, Partial Sun  

Growth Rate
Fast  
Fast  

Type of Soil
Loam, Moist, Well drained  
Loam, Sand  

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline  
Neutral, Alkaline  

Soil Drainage
Well drained  
Well drained  

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

Repeat Bloomer
Yes  
No  

Tolerances
Drought, Pollution, Shade areas, Soil Compaction  
Drought  

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground  
Container, Ground, Pot  

How to Plant?
Seedlings  
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings  

Plant Maintenance
Medium  
Medium  

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do not water excessively  
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water  

In Summer
Lots of watering  
Lots of watering  

In Spring
Moderate  
Moderate  

In Winter
Average Water  
Average Water  

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline  
Neutral, Alkaline  

Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand  
Loam, Sand  

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained  
Well drained  

Sun Exposure
Full Sun  
Full Sun, Partial Sun  

Pruning
cut main flower spike, Proper mowing practices are necessary, Remove damaged fruit  
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves  

Fertilizers
Balanced liquid fertilizer every 4 weeks, Compost  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer  

Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Stem Rot, Mildew, Red blotch, Ring Rot, White spots  
Red blotch  

Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil, Soil Compaction  
Drought  

Facts

Flowers
Showy  
Showy  

Flower Petal Number
Single  
Single  

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
Yes  
No  

Edible Fruit
Yes  
No  

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No  
No  

Fragrant Fruit
No  
No  

Fragrant Leaf
Yes  
No  

Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes  
No  

Showy Foliage
No  
Yes  

Showy Bark
No  
No  

Foliage Texture
Medium  
Bold  

Foliage Sheen
Matte  
Matte  

Evergreen
No  
No  

Invasive
No  
Sometimes  

Self-Sowing
-  
Yes  

Attracts
Leafminer, Mice, Rodents  
Hummingbirds  

Allergy
Sore Throat, Stomach pain  
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic  

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Ornamental use  
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes  

Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Remove blemishes  
Skin Problems  

Edible Uses
Yes  
No  

Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals  
Air purification  

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antioxidants, Detoxification, Rich in Potassium, Weight loss  
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms  

Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits  
Leaves, Root  

Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Culinary use, Used as a laxative  
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties  

Used As Indoor Plant
No  
No  

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes  
Yes  

Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable  
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical  

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Cucurbita pepo  
Euphorbia tithymaloides  

Common Name
Zucchini, courgette  
Devil's Backbone  

In Hindi
तोरी  
Devil's Backbone  

In German
Zucchini  
Devil's Backbone  

In French
Courgette  
Backbone du Diable  

In Spanish
calabacín  
El espinazo del diablo  

In Greek
κολοκύθι  
Devil's Backbone  

In Portuguese
abobrinha  
Espinha do Diabo  

In Polish
Kabaczek  
Kręgosłup diabła  

In Latin
zucchini  
Narum diaboli  

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Phylum
Magnoliophyta  
Magnoliophyta  

Class
Magnoliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  

Order
Violales  
Malpighiales  

Family
Cucurbitaceae  
Crassulaceae  

Genus
Cucurbita  
Euphorbia  

Clade
-  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  

Tribe
-  
Euphorbieae  

Subfamily
Solanoideae  
Euphorbioideae  

Number of Species
-  
2000  
12

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Difference Between Zucchini and Devils Backbone

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