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Siberian Elm
Siberian Elm

Devils Backbone
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About Siberian Elm and Devils Backbone

What is

Life Span

Perennial
Perennial

Type

Tree
Shrub

Origin

Asia
Madagascar

Types

Ulmus pumila
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia

Number of Varieties

38
0 40000
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Habitat

Woodland Garden Canopy
subtropical regions, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

2-99-13
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

9-1
-

Sunset Zone

A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
H2, 13, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

-90.00 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

-30.00 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

-
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor
-

Fruit Color

Green, Tan
-

Leaf Color in Spring

Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green
Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green
Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Winter

-
Green, Gray Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Elliptic
Ovate

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Very Fast
Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Average
Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Pollution, Drought
Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground
Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do Not over Water, Needs watering once a week
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

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average
Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove diseased branches by the tool's blades dipped into the alcohol solution
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

20-5-10 fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew
Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought
Drought

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant
Showy

Flower Petal Number

-
Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Medium
Bold

Foliage Sheen

Matte
Matte

Evergreen

Invasive

Sometimes
Sometimes

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Insects
Hummingbirds

Allergy

Mild Allergen
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Bonsai
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

-
Skin Problems

Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification
Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antibilious, Antidote, Demulcent, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Poultice
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms

Part of Plant Used

Fruits, Inner Bark, Leaves
Leaves, Root

Other Uses

Inner bark can be dried and made into noodles, Sauces, Sometimes used for making wine, Used as a potherb, Wood used for boat making
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Shade Trees
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

ULMUS pumila
Euphorbia tithymaloides

Common Name

Siberian Elm
Devil's Backbone

In Hindi

Siberian Elm
Devil's Backbone

In German

Siberian Elm
Devil's Backbone

In French

Siberian Elm
Backbone du Diable

In Spanish

Siberiano Elm
El espinazo del diablo

In Greek

Σιβηρίας Elm
Devil's Backbone

In Portuguese

Siberian Elm
Espinha do Diabo

In Polish

Siberian Elm
Kręgosłup diabła

In Latin

Siberian Elm
Narum diaboli

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Order

Urticales
Malpighiales

Family

Ulmaceae
Crassulaceae

Genus

Ulmus
Euphorbia

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

-
Euphorbieae

Subfamily

-
Euphorbioideae

Number of Species

352000
1 27800
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Properties of Siberian Elm and Devils Backbone

Wondering what are the properties of Siberian Elm and Devils Backbone? We provide you with everything About Siberian Elm and Devils Backbone. Siberian Elm doesn't have thorns and Devils Backbone doesn't have thorns. Also Siberian Elm does not have fragrant flowers. Siberian Elm has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen and Devils Backbone has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen. 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 Siberian Elm and Devils Backbone and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

Season and Care of Siberian Elm and Devils Backbone

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

Siberian Elm and Devils Backbone Physical Information

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

  • Siberian Elm flower color:

  • Siberian Elm leaf color: Dark Green

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

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

Care of Siberian Elm and Devils Backbone

Care of Siberian Elm and Devils Backbone include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Siberian Elm pruning is done Remove diseased branches by the tool's blades dipped into the alcohol solution and Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Siberian Elm 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.