Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants, Succulent
Origin
Madagascar
South Africa
Types
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Cooper’s ice plant
Hardy yellow
Starburst
Hardy white
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Coastal Regions, Mountain tops, Stream side, Suburban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
12-15
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 23, 24
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Hot Pink, Fuchsia, Peach
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Spring, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Needs less watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
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
Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Mealybugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought and Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
-
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Diuretic, Dysentry, Liver problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Fruits, Leaves, Sap, Seeds
Other Uses
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Container, Groundcover, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Euphorbia tithymaloides
DOROTHEANTHUS bellidiformis
Common Name
Devil's Backbone
Ice Plant, Livingstone Daisy
In Hindi
Devil's Backbone
Ice Plant
In German
Devil's Backbone
Eis-Anlage
In French
Backbone du Diable
Ice Plant
In Spanish
El espinazo del diablo
Planta de hielo
In Greek
Devil's Backbone
Plant Ice
In Portuguese
Espinha do Diabo
Planta de gelo
In Polish
Kręgosłup diabła
Ice roślin
In Latin
Narum diaboli
Ice plant
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Caryophyllales
Family
Crassulaceae
Aizoaceae
Genus
Euphorbia
Dorotheanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
Ruschioideae
Properties of Devils Backbone and Ice Plant
Wondering what are the properties of Devils Backbone and Ice Plant? We provide you with everything About Devils Backbone and Ice Plant. Devils Backbone doesn't have thorns and Ice Plant 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 Ice Plant 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 Ice Plant and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Ice Plant
Season and care of Devils Backbone and Ice Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Devils Backbone and Ice Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ice Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand and for Ice Plant is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Ice Plant is Neutral, Alkaline.
Devils Backbone and Ice Plant Physical Information
Devils Backbone and Ice Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Ice Plant height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Ice Plant are as follows:
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Ice Plant flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Hot Pink, Fuchsia and Peach
- Ice Plant leaf color: Light Green
Care of Devils Backbone and Ice Plant
Care of Devils Backbone and Ice Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ice Plant pruning is done Shape and thin as needed. In summer Devils Backbone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ice Plant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.