Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Madagascar
Western United States, California, Canada, China
Types
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Balsam Fir, Cannan Fir, Fraser Fir, Grand Fir
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Moist Soils, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
4-7
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 23, 24
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
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Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
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Tolerances
Drought
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires consistently moist soil
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Beetles, Borers, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Insects
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas tree
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Burns, Cough, Sore throat, Stomach pain, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Whole plant
Other Uses
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in biomass, Used in paper industry, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used for ship building, Wood is used in construction, Wood log is used in making fences
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Alpine, Feature Plant, Foundation, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Euphorbia tithymaloides
PSEUDOTSUGA menziesii
Common Name
Devil's Backbone
Douglas Fir
In Hindi
Devil's Backbone
डगलस फ़िर
In German
Devil's Backbone
Douglasfichte
In French
Backbone du Diable
le sapin de Douglas
In Spanish
El espinazo del diablo
abeto Douglas
In Greek
Devil's Backbone
έλατο Douglas
In Portuguese
Espinha do Diabo
Douglas Fir
In Polish
Kręgosłup diabła
daglezji
In Latin
Narum diaboli
Douglas abies
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Pinales
Family
Crassulaceae
Pinaceae
Genus
Euphorbia
Pseudotsuga
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
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Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Douglas Fir
Season and care of Devils Backbone and Douglas Fir is important to know. While considering everything about Devils Backbone and Douglas Fir Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Douglas Fir season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand and for Douglas Fir is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Douglas Fir is Acidic, Neutral.
Devils Backbone and Douglas Fir Physical Information
Devils Backbone and Douglas Fir physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Douglas Fir height is 2,440.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Douglas Fir are as follows:
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Douglas Fir flower color:
- Douglas Fir leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Devils Backbone and Douglas Fir
Care of Devils Backbone and Douglas Fir include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Douglas Fir pruning is done . In summer Devils Backbone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Douglas Fir needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.