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Devils Backbone
Devils Backbone

Sitka Spruce
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About Devils Backbone and Sitka Spruce

What is

Life Span

Perennial
Perennial

Type

Shrub
Tree

Origin

Madagascar
Eastern Asia

Types

Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Black Spruce, Norway Spruce, Colorodo Spruce

Number of Varieties

835
0 40000
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Habitat

subtropical regions, Tropical regions
By seashore, Humid climates, Temperate Regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-136-8
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

-
8-2

Sunset Zone

H2, 13, 23, 24
A3, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

90.00 cm460.00 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

30.00 cm460.00 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Red

Flower Color Modifier

-
Bicolor

Fruit Color

-
Red, Green

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Gray Green
Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Gray Green
Red, Crimson

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Gray Green
-

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate
Acicular

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

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

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Fast
Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained
Average

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Light Frost

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot
Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Seedlings, Spores

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Needs less 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
Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained
Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune when young, Remove dead branches

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
slow-release fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch
Aphids, Birds, Snails

Plant Tolerance

Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Light Frost

Facts

Flowers

Showy
Insignificant

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
Fine

Foliage Sheen

Matte
Matte

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Hummingbirds
Ants, Fruit Bats, Snails, Squirrels

Allergy

Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Constipation, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Sore eyes

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Skin Problems
For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics, Speed hair growth

Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification
Agroforestry, Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, soil stabilisation

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
anti-inflammatory, Back pain, Emollient, Immunity, Obesity

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Root
Leaf Stalks, Root

Other Uses

Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Constructing Boats, Making piano frames, Used as fuel, Used in Furniture, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry, Used in pencil industry

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Euphorbia tithymaloides
ACER palmatum 'Osakazuki'

Common Name

Devil's Backbone
Japanese Maple, Osakasuki Japanese Maple

In Hindi

Devil's Backbone
सरल

In German

Devil's Backbone
Fichten

In French

Backbone du Diable
Picea

In Spanish

El espinazo del diablo
Picea

In Greek

Devil's Backbone
Spruce

In Portuguese

Espinha do Diabo
Picea

In Polish

Kręgosłup diabła
Świerk

In Latin

Narum diaboli
Picea

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
Pinophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida

Order

Malpighiales
Pinales

Family

Crassulaceae
Aceraceae

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 Sitka Spruce

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

Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Sitka Spruce

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

Devils Backbone and Sitka Spruce Physical Information

Devils Backbone and Sitka Spruce physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Sitka Spruce height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Sitka Spruce are as follows:

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

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

  • Sitka Spruce flower color: Red

  • Sitka Spruce leaf color: Green and Light Green

Care of Devils Backbone and Sitka Spruce

Care of Devils Backbone and Sitka Spruce include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sitka Spruce pruning is done Prune when young and Remove dead branches. In summer Devils Backbone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sitka Spruce needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.