Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia, United States
Madagascar
Types
Duranta erecta 'Aurea'
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Habitat
Pastures, Roadsides, Tropical regions
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
9-13
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Blue
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Orange, Yellow
-
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic and Ovate
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Itchiness, Toxic
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diuretic, Febrifuge, Itching, Malaria
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Landscape, Street Trees
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
Duranta erecta
Euphorbia tithymaloides
Common Name
golden dewdrop, pigeon berry, skyflower, golden duranta
Devil's Backbone
In Hindi
Golden duranta
Devil's Backbone
In German
Goldene duranta
Devil's Backbone
In French
Golden duranta
Backbone du Diable
In Spanish
duranta de oro
El espinazo del diablo
In Greek
Golden duranta
Devil's Backbone
In Portuguese
duranta de ouro
Espinha do Diabo
In Polish
Golden duranta
Kręgosłup diabła
In Latin
Golden duranta
Narum diaboli
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Malpighiales
Family
Verbenaceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Euphorbioideae
Season and Care of Golden duranta and Devils Backbone
Season and care of Golden duranta and Devils Backbone is important to know. While considering everything about Golden duranta and Devils Backbone Care, growing season is an essential factor. Golden duranta season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Golden duranta is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Golden duranta is Acidic, Neutral and for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline.
Golden duranta and Devils Backbone Physical Information
Golden duranta and Devils Backbone physical information is very important for comparison. Golden duranta height is 120.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Golden duranta and Devils Backbone are as follows:
Golden duranta flower color: Light Blue
Golden duranta leaf color:
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
- Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Care of Golden duranta and Devils Backbone
Care of Golden duranta and Devils Backbone include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Golden duranta pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Golden duranta needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Devils Backbone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.