Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Madagascar
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Gaillardia pulchella var. Australis
Gaillardia pulchella var. Picta
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Brushlands, damp meadows, gardens, Grassland, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 23, 24
H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Yellow, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Water twice a day in the initial period, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loamy, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Flowers
Other Uses
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Cottage garden, Edging, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Euphorbia tithymaloides
GAILLARDIA pulchella 'Baltoredem'
Common Name
Devil's Backbone
Firewheel
In Hindi
Devil's Backbone
Firewheel
In German
Devil's Backbone
Feuerrad
In French
Backbone du Diable
Firewheel
In Spanish
El espinazo del diablo
Firewheel
In Greek
Devil's Backbone
Firewheel
In Portuguese
Espinha do Diabo
Firewheel
In Polish
Kręgosłup diabła
Firewheel
In Latin
Narum diaboli
Firewheel
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Order
Malpighiales
Asterales
Family
Crassulaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Euphorbia
Gaillardia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Campanuliden, Eudicots
Tribe
Euphorbieae
Embryophyta
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
Not Available
Properties of Devils Backbone and Firewheel
Wondering what are the properties of Devils Backbone and Firewheel? We provide you with everything About Devils Backbone and Firewheel. Devils Backbone doesn't have thorns and Firewheel 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 Firewheel 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 Firewheel and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Firewheel
Season and care of Devils Backbone and Firewheel is important to know. While considering everything about Devils Backbone and Firewheel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Firewheel season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand and for Firewheel is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Firewheel is Neutral, Alkaline.
Devils Backbone and Firewheel Physical Information
Devils Backbone and Firewheel physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Firewheel height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Firewheel are as follows:
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Firewheel flower color: Yellow and Red
- Firewheel leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Devils Backbone and Firewheel
Care of Devils Backbone and Firewheel include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Firewheel pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Devils Backbone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Firewheel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.