Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Madagascar
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, Turkey, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
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Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
-9999
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 23, 24
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Gold, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Fruit Color
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Gold, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Do not water from above
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
Clay, 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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Wildlife
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
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Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Borders
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Antiseptic, Astringent, Digestive, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
extracted oil, Leaves
Other Uses
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
For making oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Edging, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Euphorbia tithymaloides
TANACETUM balsamita
Common Name
Devil's Backbone
Beaver Tongue, Costmary, Lady's Herb, Painted Daisy
In Hindi
Devil's Backbone
Painted Daisy
In German
Devil's Backbone
gemalt Gänseblümchen
In French
Backbone du Diable
painted daisy
In Spanish
El espinazo del diablo
margarita pintada
In Greek
Devil's Backbone
ζωγραφισμένα μαργαρίτα
In Portuguese
Espinha do Diabo
margarida pintada
In Polish
Kręgosłup diabła
malowane stokrotka
In Latin
Narum diaboli
picta primula
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Asterales
Family
Crassulaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Euphorbia
Tanacetum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
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Properties of Devils Backbone and Painted Daisy
Wondering what are the properties of Devils Backbone and Painted Daisy? We provide you with everything About Devils Backbone and Painted Daisy. Devils Backbone doesn't have thorns and Painted Daisy 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 Painted Daisy 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 Painted Daisy and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Painted Daisy
Season and care of Devils Backbone and Painted Daisy is important to know. While considering everything about Devils Backbone and Painted Daisy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Painted Daisy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand and for Painted Daisy is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Painted Daisy is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Devils Backbone and Painted Daisy Physical Information
Devils Backbone and Painted Daisy physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Painted Daisy height is 50.80 cm and width 40.60 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Painted Daisy are as follows:
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Painted Daisy flower color: Gold, White and Yellow
- Painted Daisy leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Devils Backbone and Painted Daisy
Care of Devils Backbone and Painted Daisy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Painted 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 Painted Daisy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.