Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants
Origin
Madagascar
South Africa
Types
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
it is a type of daisy
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Humid climates, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9 - 1
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 23, 24
A2, 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
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
White, Lime Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
White, Lime Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
White, Lime Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water, Ample Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
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
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
Bedding Plant, Groundcover
Botanical Name
Euphorbia tithymaloides
DOROTHEANTHUS bellidiformis
Common Name
Devil's Backbone
Livingstone Daisy, Mezoo Trailing Red Livingstone Daisy
In Hindi
Devil's Backbone
Livingstone Daisy
In German
Devil's Backbone
Livingstone Daisy
In French
Backbone du Diable
Livingstone daisy
In Spanish
El espinazo del diablo
Livingstone daisy
In Greek
Devil's Backbone
Λίβινγκστον μαργαρίτα
In Portuguese
Espinha do Diabo
Livingstone daisy
In Polish
Kręgosłup diabła
Livingstone daisy
In Latin
Narum diaboli
Livingstone primula
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Order
Malpighiales
Caryophyllales
Family
Crassulaceae
Aizoaceae
Genus
Euphorbia
Dorotheanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Euphorbieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
Ruschioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Livingstone Daisy
Season and care of Devils Backbone and Livingstone Daisy is important to know. While considering everything about Devils Backbone and Livingstone Daisy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Livingstone Daisy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand and for Livingstone Daisy is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Livingstone Daisy is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Devils Backbone and Livingstone Daisy Physical Information
Devils Backbone and Livingstone Daisy physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Livingstone Daisy height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Livingstone Daisy are as follows:
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Livingstone Daisy flower color: Red
- Livingstone Daisy leaf color: White, Lime Green and Ivory
Care of Devils Backbone and Livingstone Daisy
Care of Devils Backbone and Livingstone Daisy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Livingstone Daisy pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Devils Backbone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Livingstone Daisy needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water, Ample Water.