Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants
Types
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Perennial Flower
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
meadows, Upland, Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
5-8
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
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Drought Tolerant
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
-
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
-
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Flowers
Other Uses
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Condiment
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Euphorbia tithymaloides
LEUCANTHEMUM 'Full Sail'
Common Name
Devil's Backbone
Shasta Daisy
In Hindi
Devil's Backbone
Shasta Daisy
In German
Devil's Backbone
Shasta Daisy
In French
Backbone du Diable
Shasta Daisy
In Spanish
El espinazo del diablo
Shasta Daisy
In Greek
Devil's Backbone
Shasta Daisy
In Portuguese
Espinha do Diabo
Shasta Daisy
In Polish
Kręgosłup diabła
Shasta Daisy
In Latin
Narum diaboli
Shasta Daisy
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Asterales
Family
Crassulaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Euphorbia
Leucanthemum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Euphorbieae
Anthemideae
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
Asteroideae
Properties of Devils Backbone and Shasta Daisy
Wondering what are the properties of Devils Backbone and Shasta Daisy? We provide you with everything About Devils Backbone and Shasta Daisy. Devils Backbone doesn't have thorns and Shasta 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 Shasta 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 Shasta Daisy and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Shasta Daisy
Season and care of Devils Backbone and Shasta Daisy is important to know. While considering everything about Devils Backbone and Shasta Daisy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Shasta Daisy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand and for Shasta Daisy is Loam while the PH of soil for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Shasta Daisy is Neutral.
Devils Backbone and Shasta Daisy Physical Information
Devils Backbone and Shasta Daisy physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Shasta Daisy height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Shasta Daisy are as follows:
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Shasta Daisy flower color: White and Yellow
- Shasta Daisy leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Devils Backbone and Shasta Daisy
Care of Devils Backbone and Shasta Daisy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Shasta 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 Shasta Daisy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.