Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Madagascar
Australia
Types
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Marsilea quadrifolia, Marsilea hirsuta
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Bog Garden, Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
9-11
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
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Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Four wedge-shaped leaflets
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, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
-
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Spores
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Needs very little water
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly 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
Organic Manure
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Clover Clot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Frogs
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Beriberi, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Seeds, Spores
Other Uses
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used like flour, Used to make dough
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Container, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
Euphorbia tithymaloides
MARSILEA drummondii
Common Name
Devil's Backbone
Common Nardoo, Pepperwort, Water Clover
In Hindi
Devil's Backbone
Water Clover
In German
Devil's Backbone
Wasser Klee
In French
Backbone du Diable
Eau Clover
In Spanish
El espinazo del diablo
Agua trébol
In Greek
Devil's Backbone
νερό Clover
In Portuguese
Espinha do Diabo
Clover água
In Polish
Kręgosłup diabła
Woda Clover
In Latin
Narum diaboli
Trifolium aqua
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Pteridophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Filicopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Hydropteridales
Family
Crassulaceae
Marsileaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
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Properties of Devils Backbone and Water Clover
Wondering what are the properties of Devils Backbone and Water Clover? We provide you with everything About Devils Backbone and Water Clover. Devils Backbone doesn't have thorns and Water Clover 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 Water Clover 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 Water Clover and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Water Clover
Season and care of Devils Backbone and Water Clover is important to know. While considering everything about Devils Backbone and Water Clover Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Water Clover season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand and for Water Clover is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Water Clover is Acidic, Neutral.
Devils Backbone and Water Clover Physical Information
Devils Backbone and Water Clover physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Water Clover height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Water Clover are as follows:
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Water Clover flower color:
- Water Clover leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Devils Backbone and Water Clover
Care of Devils Backbone and Water Clover include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Water Clover 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 Water Clover needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.