Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Madagascar
Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Mediterranean, Central Asia, Southeastern Asia, China
Types
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Elaeagnus angustifolia
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
fencerows, Forest edges, mine spoils, Old fields, open Woodlands, Pastures, Roadsides, sand dunes
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
2-8
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 23, 24
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
White, Yellow green, Silver
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Yellow, Silver
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
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Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Do not let dry out between waterings, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
pruning needed for strong structure
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Canker, fungus, Insects, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
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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
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
Euphorbia tithymaloides
ELAEAGNUS angustifolia
Common Name
Devil's Backbone
Russian Olive
In Hindi
Devil's Backbone
रूस ओलिव
In German
Devil's Backbone
russische Olive
In French
Backbone du Diable
Olive russe
In Spanish
El espinazo del diablo
oliva ruso
In Greek
Devil's Backbone
Ρωσική Ελιάς
In Portuguese
Espinha do Diabo
Olive russo
In Polish
Kręgosłup diabła
rosyjski Olive
In Latin
Narum diaboli
Russian Olive
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Rhamnales
Family
Crassulaceae
Elaeagnaceae
Genus
Euphorbia
Elaeagnus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
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Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Russian Olive
Season and care of Devils Backbone and Russian Olive is important to know. While considering everything about Devils Backbone and Russian Olive Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Russian Olive season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand and for Russian Olive is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Russian Olive is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Devils Backbone and Russian Olive Physical Information
Devils Backbone and Russian Olive physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Russian Olive height is 370.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Russian Olive are as follows:
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Russian Olive flower color: White, Yellow green and Silver
- Russian Olive leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Silver
Care of Devils Backbone and Russian Olive
Care of Devils Backbone and Russian Olive include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Russian Olive pruning is done pruning needed for strong structure. In summer Devils Backbone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Russian Olive needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.