Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Madagascar
Eastern Asia
Types
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Black Spruce, Norway Spruce, Colorodo Spruce
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
By seashore, Humid climates, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
6-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
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
Flower Color
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
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
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Acicular
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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Light Frost
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Seedlings, Spores
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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 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
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Ants, Fruit Bats, Snails, Squirrels
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Constipation, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Sore eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Agroforestry, Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, soil stabilisation
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
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
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
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Pinophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Pinales
Family
Crassulaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Euphorbieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
Piceoideae
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.