Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe
Madagascar
Types
Not Available
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
9-13
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Not Available
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Sienna
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Olive, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Pollution
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, 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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Adelgids, Aphids, Conifer red spider mite
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Respiratory problems, Skin irritation
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Bog Garden
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Inner Bark, Seeds
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Paper pulp, Planted in shelterbeds, Used in making tea, Used in paper industry
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
PICEA omorika
Euphorbia tithymaloides
Common Name
Serbian Spruce
Devil's Backbone
In Hindi
Serbian Spruce
Devil's Backbone
In German
serbische Fichte
Devil's Backbone
In French
serbe Spruce
Backbone du Diable
In Spanish
serbio Spruce
El espinazo del diablo
In Greek
σερβική έλατο
Devil's Backbone
In Portuguese
sérvio Spruce
Espinha do Diabo
In Polish
Świerk serbski
Kręgosłup diabła
In Latin
Sinensi Spruce
Narum diaboli
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Pinales
Malpighiales
Family
Pinaceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Euphorbieae
Subfamily
Piceoideae
Euphorbioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Serbian Spruce and Devils Backbone
Season and care of Serbian Spruce and Devils Backbone is important to know. While considering everything about Serbian Spruce and Devils Backbone Care, growing season is an essential factor. Serbian Spruce season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Serbian Spruce is Clay, Loam and for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Serbian Spruce is Neutral, Alkaline and for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline.
Serbian Spruce and Devils Backbone Physical Information
Serbian Spruce and Devils Backbone physical information is very important for comparison. Serbian Spruce height is 1,680.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Serbian Spruce and Devils Backbone are as follows:
Serbian Spruce flower color: Not Available
Serbian Spruce leaf color: Green, Light Green and Dark Green
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
- Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Care of Serbian Spruce and Devils Backbone
Care of Serbian Spruce and Devils Backbone include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Serbian Spruce pruning is done No pruning needed and Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Serbian Spruce needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Devils Backbone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.