Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Madagascar
Southern Europe
Types
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Evergreen Conifer
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
4-7
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
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Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Green, Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Olive, 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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
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Tolerances
Drought
Pollution
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
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
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Adelgids, Aphids, Conifer red spider mite
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Respiratory problems, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Bog Garden
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
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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, Planted in shelterbeds, Used in making tea, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
Euphorbia tithymaloides
PICEA omorika
Common Name
Devil's Backbone
Serbian Spruce
In Hindi
Devil's Backbone
Serbian Spruce
In German
Devil's Backbone
serbische Fichte
In French
Backbone du Diable
serbe Spruce
In Spanish
El espinazo del diablo
serbio Spruce
In Greek
Devil's Backbone
σερβική έλατο
In Portuguese
Espinha do Diabo
sérvio Spruce
In Polish
Kręgosłup diabła
Świerk serbski
In Latin
Narum diaboli
Sinensi Spruce
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Pinales
Family
Crassulaceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
Piceoideae
Properties of Devils Backbone and Serbian Spruce
Wondering what are the properties of Devils Backbone and Serbian Spruce? We provide you with everything About Devils Backbone and Serbian Spruce. Devils Backbone doesn't have thorns and Serbian 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 Serbian 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 Serbian Spruce and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Serbian Spruce
Season and care of Devils Backbone and Serbian Spruce is important to know. While considering everything about Devils Backbone and Serbian Spruce Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Serbian Spruce season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand and for Serbian Spruce is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Serbian Spruce is Neutral, Alkaline.
Devils Backbone and Serbian Spruce Physical Information
Devils Backbone and Serbian Spruce physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Serbian Spruce height is 1,680.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Serbian Spruce are as follows:
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Serbian Spruce flower color:
- Serbian Spruce leaf color: Green, Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Devils Backbone and Serbian Spruce
Care of Devils Backbone and Serbian Spruce include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Serbian Spruce pruning is done . In summer Devils Backbone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Serbian Spruce needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.