Swan River Daisy

Devils Backbone

About Swan River Daisy and Devils Backbone

Swan River Daisy

Devils Backbone

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Perennial

Type

Tender Perennial

Shrub

Origin

Australia, New Zealand

Madagascar

Types

Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia

Number of Varieties

508

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Habitat

Dry areas, Islands, Semi arid regions, Tropical regions

subtropical regions, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-129-13

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AHS Heat Zone

12-1

Sunset Zone

H1, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

H2, 13, 23, 24

Habit

Cushion/Mound-forming

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

20.30 cm90.00 cm

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Minimum Width

30.50 cm30.00 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White

Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Green, Gray Green, Burgundy

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Green, Gray Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Club - shaped

Ovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Indeterminate

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Seedlings, Softwood cuttings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Slugs, Snails

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

✔ ✘

Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

✔ ✘

Foliage Texture

Fine

Bold

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

✔ ✘

Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Hummingbirds

Allergy

Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes

Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Leaves

Leaves, Root

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant

Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall

Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

BRACHYSCOME iberidifolia

Euphorbia tithymaloides

Common Name

Brachycome iberidifolia, Swan River Daisy

Devil's Backbone

In Hindi

swan river daisy

Devil's Backbone

In German

Swan River Gänseblümchen

Devil's Backbone

In French

Swan River daisy

Backbone du Diable

In Spanish

Río Swan margarita

El espinazo del diablo

In Greek

Swan River μαργαρίτα

Devil's Backbone

In Portuguese

daisy Swan River

Espinha do Diabo

In Polish

Swan River stokrotka

Kręgosłup diabła

In Latin

Swan flumen primula

Narum diaboli

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Asterales

Malpighiales

Family

Asteraceae

Crassulaceae

Genus

Brachyscome

Euphorbia

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Astereae

Euphorbieae

Subfamily

Asteroideae

Euphorbioideae

Number of Species

722000

1 27800

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Properties of Swan River Daisy and Devils Backbone

Wondering what are the properties of Swan River Daisy and Devils Backbone? We provide you with everything About Swan River Daisy and Devils Backbone. Swan River Daisy doesn't have thorns and Devils Backbone doesn't have thorns. Also Swan River Daisy does not have fragrant flowers. Swan River Daisy 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 Swan River Daisy and Devils Backbone and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Swan River Daisy and Devils Backbone

Season and care of Swan River Daisy and Devils Backbone is important to know. While considering everything about Swan River Daisy and Devils Backbone Care, growing season is an essential factor. Swan River Daisy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Swan River Daisy is Loam, Sand and for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Swan River Daisy is Acidic and for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline.

Swan River Daisy and Devils Backbone Physical Information

Swan River Daisy and Devils Backbone physical information is very important for comparison. Swan River Daisy height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Swan River Daisy and Devils Backbone are as follows:

Swan River Daisy flower color: White
Swan River Daisy leaf color: Green
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy

Care of Swan River Daisy and Devils Backbone

Care of Swan River Daisy and Devils Backbone include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Swan River Daisy 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 Swan River Daisy 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.