Devils Backbone

Black Gamecock Iris

About Devils Backbone and Black Gamecock Iris

Devils Backbone

Black Gamecock Iris

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Shrub

Herbaceous Perennial

Origin

Madagascar

Types

Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

subtropical regions, Tropical regions

meadows, Waterside Plantings, Woodlands

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-136-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-5

Sunset Zone

H2, 13, 23, 24

H1, H2, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

90.00 cm55.90 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

30.00 cm71.10 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta

Purple, Gold, Black

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green

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

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Gray Green

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate

Sword-like

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter

Repeat Bloomer

✔ ✘

Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Softwood cuttings

Rhizome division

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water

Average Water Needs

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Pest Free

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

✔ ✘

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

✔ ✘

Edible Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrance

Foliage Texture

Bold

Allergy

Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic

allergic reaction, Skin irritation

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Bog Garden, Cut Flowers, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Root

Bulbs, Flowers

Other Uses

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

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical

Narum diaboli

Black Gamecock Iris

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Malpighiales

Asparagales

Family

Crassulaceae

Iridaceae

Genus

Euphorbia

Iris

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Monocots

Tribe

Euphorbieae

Irideae

Subfamily

Euphorbioideae

Iridoideae

Number of Species

200070

1 27800

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Properties of Devils Backbone and Black Gamecock Iris

Wondering what are the properties of Devils Backbone and Black Gamecock Iris? We provide you with everything About Devils Backbone and Black Gamecock Iris. Devils Backbone doesn't have thorns and Black Gamecock Iris doesn't have thorns. Also Devils Backbone does not have fragrant flowers. Devils Backbone has allergic reactions like Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation and Toxic and Black Gamecock Iris has allergic reactions like Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation and Toxic. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Devils Backbone and Black Gamecock Iris and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Black Gamecock Iris

Season and care of Devils Backbone and Black Gamecock Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Devils Backbone and Black Gamecock Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Black Gamecock Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand and for Black Gamecock Iris is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Black Gamecock Iris is Acidic, Neutral.

Devils Backbone and Black Gamecock Iris Physical Information

Devils Backbone and Black Gamecock Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Black Gamecock Iris height is 55.90 cm and width 71.10 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Black Gamecock Iris are as follows:

Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Black Gamecock Iris flower color: Purple, Gold and Black
Black Gamecock Iris leaf color: Green

Care of Devils Backbone and Black Gamecock Iris

Care of Devils Backbone and Black Gamecock Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Black Gamecock Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Devils Backbone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Gamecock Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.