Devils Backbone

Elm

About Devils Backbone and Elm

Devils Backbone

Elm

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Shrub

Tree

Origin

Madagascar

North America

Types

Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia

Water elm

Number of Varieties

835

0 40000

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Habitat

subtropical regions, Tropical regions

Floodplains, Hillside, stream banks, Swamps, Upland

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

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

90.00 cm1,830.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

30.00 cm910.00 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

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate

Oblique base

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Growth Rate

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

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Tolerances

Drought

Cold climate, Drought, Pollution, Salt

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Softwood cuttings

Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water

Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply

In Summer

Lots of watering

Ample Water

In Spring

Moderate

Average Water

In Winter

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 dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove hanging branches

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Fertilize every year, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Bark beetles, Beetles, Borers, Mites, Moth, Red blotch, Scale

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Cold climate, Drought, Salt

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

✔ ✘

Foliage Texture

Bold

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Hummingbirds

Allergy

Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic

allergic reaction, Asthma

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Landscape Designing

Beauty Benefits

Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Absorbs greenhouse gases, Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, Air purification, Food for birds, Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms

Antispasmodic, Astringent

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Root

Bark, Stem, Tree trunks, Wood

Other Uses

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

Used as firewood, Used for woodware, Used in biomass, Used in construction, Used in Furniture, Used in paper industry, Used in pulpwood and lumber production, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used for ship building, Wood is used fore making tools, Wood is used in construction, Wood log is used in making fences

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

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

Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Euphorbia tithymaloides

ULMUS americana

Common Name

Devil's Backbone

American Elm

In Hindi

Devil's Backbone

अमेरिकी एल्म

In German

Devil's Backbone

amerikanische Ulme

In French

Backbone du Diable

orme d'Amérique

In Spanish

El espinazo del diablo

olmo americano

In Greek

Devil's Backbone

American Elm

In Portuguese

Espinha do Diabo

olmo americano

In Polish

Kręgosłup diabła

Amerykański wiązu

In Latin

Narum diaboli

Latin ulmo

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Malpighiales

Rosales

Family

Crassulaceae

Ulmaceae

Genus

Euphorbia

Ulmus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Euphorbieae

Subfamily

Euphorbioideae

Number of Species

200040

1 27800

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Properties of Devils Backbone and Elm

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

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Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Elm

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

Devils Backbone and Elm Physical Information

Devils Backbone and Elm physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Elm height is 1,830.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Elm are as follows:

Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Elm flower color: Green
Elm leaf color: Light Green

Care of Devils Backbone and Elm

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