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About Devils Backbone and Blue Spruce

What is

Life Span

Perennial
Perennial

Type

Shrub
Needled or Scaled Evergreen

Origin

Madagascar
Western United States

Types

Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Norway Spruce, White Spruce, Picea omorika

Number of Varieties

835
0 40000
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Habitat

subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Rocky areas, stream banks, Woodland Garden Canopy

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-132-8
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

-
8-1

Sunset Zone

H2, 13, 23, 24
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17

Habit

Upright/Erect
Pyramidal

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

90.00 cm1,200.00 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

30.00 cm900.00 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Green, Orange, Purple

Flower Color Modifier

-
Bicolor

Fruit Color

-
Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Gray Green
Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Gray Green
Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Gray Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Steel Blue

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate
Needle like

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

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

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast
Medium

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, Late Spring, Mid Spring

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Drought
Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot
Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Seedlings, Semi-ripe 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, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in winter, Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, slow-release fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch
Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought
Drought

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
Glossy

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Hummingbirds
Birds

Allergy

Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
allergic reaction, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Hay fever, Pollen, Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Watery eyes

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas tree

Beauty Benefits

Skin Problems
-

Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification
Air purification, Windbreak

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
-

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Root
Flowers, Inner Bark, Seeds

Other Uses

Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Paper pulp, Wood is used in construction

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Screening, Wind Break

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Euphorbia tithymaloides
PICEA pungens

Common Name

Devil's Backbone
Colorado blue spruce

In Hindi

Devil's Backbone
Blue Spruce Tree

In German

Devil's Backbone
Blue Spruce Baum

In French

Backbone du Diable
Blue Spruce Arbre

In Spanish

El espinazo del diablo
Blue Spruce Árbol

In Greek

Devil's Backbone
Blue Spruce Tree

In Portuguese

Espinha do Diabo
Árvore Spruce azul

In Polish

Kręgosłup diabła
Blue Spruce Drzewo

In Latin

Narum diaboli
Blue abiegnis

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida

Order

Malpighiales
Pinales

Family

Crassulaceae
Pinaceae

Genus

Euphorbia
Picea

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Tribe

Euphorbieae
-

Subfamily

Euphorbioideae
Piceoideae

Number of Species

200035
1 27800
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Properties of Devils Backbone and Blue Spruce

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

Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Blue Spruce

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

Devils Backbone and Blue Spruce Physical Information

Devils Backbone and Blue Spruce physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Blue Spruce height is 1,200.00 cm and width 900.00 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Blue Spruce are as follows:

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

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

  • Blue Spruce flower color: Green, Orange and Purple

  • Blue Spruce leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Steel Blue

Care of Devils Backbone and Blue Spruce

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