Devils Backbone

Louisiana Iris

About Devils Backbone and Louisiana Iris

Devils Backbone

Louisiana Iris

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Shrub

Perennial

Origin

Madagascar

Types

Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia

Iris hexagona, Iris fulva

Number of Varieties

8160

0 40000

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Habitat

subtropical regions, Tropical regions

gardens, Wet ground

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 cm81.30 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

30.00 cm61.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta

Yellow, Blue, Gold, Blue Violet

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

Long linear and narrow

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring

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

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Softwood cuttings

Divison, From bulbs, From Rhizomes

Plant Maintenance

Medium

High

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water

Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires a lot of watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

Ample Water

In Winter

Average Water

Regular watering required

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

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Caterpillars, Rust

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

✔ ✘

Foliage Texture

Bold

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

✔ ✘

Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Hummingbirds

Allergy

Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Bouquets, 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

Flowers, Leaves

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

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

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

Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Water Gardens

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Euphorbia tithymaloides

IRIS 'Blue Duke'

Common Name

Devil's Backbone

Louisiana Iris

In Hindi

Devil's Backbone

Louisiana Iris

In German

Devil's Backbone

Louisiana-Iris

In French

Backbone du Diable

iris louisiane

In Spanish

El espinazo del diablo

iris luisiana

In Greek

Devil's Backbone

Λουιζιάνα ίριδας

In Portuguese

Espinha do Diabo

louisiana iris

In Polish

Kręgosłup diabła

louisiana tęczówki

In Latin

Narum diaboli

louisiana iris

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Liliopsida

Order

Malpighiales

Asparagales

Family

Crassulaceae

Iridaceae

Genus

Euphorbia

Iris

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Monocots

Tribe

Euphorbieae

Irideae

Subfamily

Euphorbioideae

Iridoideae

Number of Species

200080

1 27800

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Properties of Devils Backbone and Louisiana Iris

Wondering what are the properties of Devils Backbone and Louisiana Iris? We provide you with everything About Devils Backbone and Louisiana Iris. Devils Backbone doesn't have thorns and Louisiana 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 Louisiana 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 Louisiana Iris and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Louisiana Iris

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

Devils Backbone and Louisiana Iris Physical Information

Devils Backbone and Louisiana Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Louisiana Iris height is 81.30 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Louisiana Iris are as follows:

Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Louisiana Iris flower color: Yellow, Blue, Gold and Blue Violet
Louisiana Iris leaf color: Green

Care of Devils Backbone and Louisiana Iris

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