Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plants, Shrub
Origin
Madagascar
Australia, Mediterranean, New Zealand, United States
Types
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Treasureflower, Terracotta Gazania
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Lower slopes, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
9-11
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Orange, Orange Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
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
Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Do not water the foliage, Needs very little water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, Tight chest
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
Anti-ageing, Beautiful Skin, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen, Forms dense stands
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
anti-inflammatory, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Leaves
Other Uses
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Florist trade and landscaping, Showy Purposes, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Container, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Euphorbia tithymaloides
PHLOX nivalis
Common Name
Devil's Backbone
Trailing Phlox
In Hindi
Devil's Backbone
Gazania
In German
Devil's Backbone
Gazania
In French
Backbone du Diable
Gazania
In Spanish
El espinazo del diablo
Gazania
In Greek
Devil's Backbone
Gazania
In Portuguese
Espinha do Diabo
Gazania
In Polish
Kręgosłup diabła
Gazania
In Latin
Narum diaboli
Gazania
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Asterales
Family
Crassulaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Euphorbieae
Arctotideae
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
Cichorioideae
Properties of Devils Backbone and Gazania
Wondering what are the properties of Devils Backbone and Gazania? We provide you with everything About Devils Backbone and Gazania. Devils Backbone doesn't have thorns and Gazania 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 Gazania 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 Gazania and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Gazania
Season and care of Devils Backbone and Gazania is important to know. While considering everything about Devils Backbone and Gazania Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Gazania season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand and for Gazania is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Gazania is Acidic.
Devils Backbone and Gazania Physical Information
Devils Backbone and Gazania physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Gazania height is 15.20 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Gazania are as follows:
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Gazania flower color: Orange, Orange Red and Yellow
- Gazania leaf color: Green
Care of Devils Backbone and Gazania
Care of Devils Backbone and Gazania include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Gazania pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Devils Backbone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Gazania needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.