Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Madagascar
Europe, Northern Africa, Western Asia
Types
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Leucanthemum vulgare
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Forest margins, gardens, Grassland, Riverbanks
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
3-8
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 23, 24
A2, A3, H1, 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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, 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, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Do Not over Water, Requires watering in the growing season, 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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Dermititis
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Antispasmodic, Asthma, Cough, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Buds
Other Uses
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Culinary use, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Euphorbia tithymaloides
LEUCANTHEMUM vulgare 'Angel'
Common Name
Devil's Backbone
Oxeye Daisy
In Hindi
Devil's Backbone
Oxeye डेज़ी
In German
Devil's Backbone
Margerite
In French
Backbone du Diable
Grande marguerite
In Spanish
El espinazo del diablo
margarita de ojo de buey
In Greek
Devil's Backbone
μαργαρίτα Μαργαρίτα
In Portuguese
Espinha do Diabo
Rainha Margarida
In Polish
Kręgosłup diabła
piwonie
In Latin
Narum diaboli
oxeye Daisy
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Asterales
Family
Crassulaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Euphorbia
Leucanthemum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Euphorbieae
Heliantheae
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
Asteroideae
Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Oxeye Daisy
Season and care of Devils Backbone and Oxeye Daisy is important to know. While considering everything about Devils Backbone and Oxeye Daisy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Oxeye Daisy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand and for Oxeye Daisy is Loam while the PH of soil for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Oxeye Daisy is Acidic, Neutral.
Devils Backbone and Oxeye Daisy Physical Information
Devils Backbone and Oxeye Daisy physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Oxeye Daisy height is 17.80 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Oxeye Daisy are as follows:
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Oxeye Daisy flower color: White and Yellow
- Oxeye Daisy leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Devils Backbone and Oxeye Daisy
Care of Devils Backbone and Oxeye Daisy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Oxeye Daisy pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Devils Backbone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Oxeye Daisy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.