Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Shrub
Tender Perennial
Origin
Madagascar
Australia, New Zealand
Types
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
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Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Dry areas, Islands, Semi arid regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
10-12
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 23, 24
H1, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
White
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
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
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Club - shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Indeterminate
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
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
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
Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
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Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
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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
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Euphorbia tithymaloides
BRACHYSCOME iberidifolia
Common Name
Devil's Backbone
Brachycome iberidifolia, Swan River Daisy
In Hindi
Devil's Backbone
swan river daisy
In German
Devil's Backbone
Swan River Gänseblümchen
In French
Backbone du Diable
Swan River daisy
In Spanish
El espinazo del diablo
Río Swan margarita
In Greek
Devil's Backbone
Swan River μαργαρίτα
In Portuguese
Espinha do Diabo
daisy Swan River
In Polish
Kręgosłup diabła
Swan River stokrotka
In Latin
Narum diaboli
Swan flumen primula
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Asterales
Family
Crassulaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Euphorbia
Brachyscome
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Euphorbieae
Astereae
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
Asteroideae
Properties of Devils Backbone and Swan River Daisy
Wondering what are the properties of Devils Backbone and Swan River Daisy? We provide you with everything About Devils Backbone and Swan River Daisy. Devils Backbone doesn't have thorns and Swan River 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 Swan River 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 Swan River Daisy and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Swan River Daisy
Season and care of Devils Backbone and Swan River Daisy is important to know. While considering everything about Devils Backbone and Swan River Daisy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Swan River Daisy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand and for Swan River Daisy is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Swan River Daisy is Acidic.
Devils Backbone and Swan River Daisy Physical Information
Devils Backbone and Swan River Daisy physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Swan River Daisy height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Swan River Daisy are as follows:
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Swan River Daisy flower color: White
- Swan River Daisy leaf color: Green
Care of Devils Backbone and Swan River Daisy
Care of Devils Backbone and Swan River Daisy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Swan River 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 Swan River Daisy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.