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About Devils Backbone and American Elm

What is

Life Span

Perennial
Perennial

Type

Shrub
Tree

Origin

Madagascar
North America

Types

Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Bergmann's Elm, Chestnut-leafed Elm, Hangzhou Elm

Number of Varieties

8175
0 40000
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Habitat

subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Woodland Garden Canopy

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-133-9
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

-
9-1

Sunset Zone

H2, 13, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21

Habit

Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

90.00 cm3,900.00 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

30.00 cm3,700.00 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Green

Flower Color Modifier

-
Bicolor

Fruit Color

-
Tan

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Gray Green
Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Gray Green
Light Yellow

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Gray Green
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Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate
Ovate

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun

Growth Rate

Fast
Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand
Loam

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained
Average

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Early Spring

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Drought
Pollution

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot
Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings, Softwood cuttings

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering

In Summer

Lots of watering
Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate
Moderate

In Winter

Average Water
Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand
Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained
Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Complete balanced fertilizer, fertilize in spring

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch
Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought
Pollution

Facts

Flowers

Flower Petal Number

Single
Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Bold
Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte
Matte

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies

Allergy

Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Pollen

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits

Skin Problems
Good for skin and hair

Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Antispasmodic, Astringent, Birthing aid, Haemostatic, Salve

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Root
Bark, Fibre, Leaves

Other Uses

Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Container, String, Used for woodware, Used in paper industry

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Euphorbia tithymaloides
ULMUS americana 'Augustine'

Common Name

Devil's Backbone
American Elm, Augustine Elm

In Hindi

Devil's Backbone
American Elm Tree

In German

Devil's Backbone
Amerikanische Ulme

In French

Backbone du Diable
Américaine Elm Tree

In Spanish

El espinazo del diablo
Olmo Americano Árbol

In Greek

Devil's Backbone
American Elm Tree

In Portuguese

Espinha do Diabo
Árvore de olmo americano

In Polish

Kręgosłup diabła
Amerykańska Elm Tree

In Latin

Narum diaboli
Latin ulmo

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Order

Malpighiales
Urticales

Family

Crassulaceae
Ulmaceae

Genus

Euphorbia
Ulmus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Euphorbieae
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Subfamily

Euphorbioideae
-

Number of Species

20006
1 27800
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Properties of Devils Backbone and American Elm

Wondering what are the properties of Devils Backbone and American Elm? We provide you with everything About Devils Backbone and American Elm. Devils Backbone doesn't have thorns and American Elm 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 American Elm 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 American Elm and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

Season and Care of Devils Backbone and American Elm

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

Devils Backbone and American Elm Physical Information

Devils Backbone and American Elm physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas American Elm height is 3,900.00 cm and width 3,700.00 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and American Elm are as follows:

  • Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta

  • Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy

  • American Elm flower color: Green

  • American Elm leaf color: Light Green

Care of Devils Backbone and American Elm

Care of Devils Backbone and American Elm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and American Elm pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Devils Backbone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer American Elm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.