Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia
Madagascar
Types
-
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Habitat
along watercourse, Banks, Lake Sides, Near ponds
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
9-13
Sunset Zone
21,22
H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
-
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Red
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Dark Red
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Dark Red
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Gray Green, Dark Red
Green, Gray Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
In Water
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Spores
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep immersed in water
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, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly 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
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Frogs
Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Spores
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Starch
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Water Gardens
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
MARSILEA mutica
Euphorbia tithymaloides
Common Name
Banded Nardoo, Banded Water Clover, Pepperwort
Devil's Backbone
In Hindi
Pepperwort
Devil's Backbone
In German
Pepperwort
Devil's Backbone
In French
Pepperwort
Backbone du Diable
In Spanish
Pepperwort
El espinazo del diablo
In Greek
Pepperwort
Devil's Backbone
In Portuguese
Pepperwort
Espinha do Diabo
In Polish
Pepperwort
Kręgosłup diabła
In Latin
Pepperwort
Narum diaboli
Phylum
Charophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Equisetopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Marsileaceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Lapidieae
Euphorbieae
Subfamily
-
Euphorbioideae
Properties of Pepperwort and Devils Backbone
Wondering what are the properties of Pepperwort and Devils Backbone? We provide you with everything About Pepperwort and Devils Backbone. Pepperwort doesn't have thorns and Devils Backbone doesn't have thorns. Also Pepperwort does not have fragrant flowers. Pepperwort has allergic reactions like and Devils Backbone has allergic reactions like . 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 Pepperwort and Devils Backbone and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pepperwort and Devils Backbone
Season and care of Pepperwort and Devils Backbone is important to know. While considering everything about Pepperwort and Devils Backbone Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pepperwort season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pepperwort is Loam, Sand and for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pepperwort is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline.
Pepperwort and Devils Backbone Physical Information
Pepperwort and Devils Backbone physical information is very important for comparison. Pepperwort height is 250.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Pepperwort and Devils Backbone are as follows:
Pepperwort flower color:
Pepperwort leaf color: Light Green and Dark Red
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
- Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Care of Pepperwort and Devils Backbone
Care of Pepperwort and Devils Backbone include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pepperwort 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 Pepperwort 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.