Pedilanthus (Euphorbia) tithymaloides 'Variegated Devil's Backbone'
Basic Care
Light: Full Sun
Water: Allow top inch of soil to dry out between watering.
Soil: Sandy, well-draining
Variegated Devil's Backbone can grow 6 to 8 feet in height and 18-24 inches in width. Delightfully crooked, zig-zag stems give Variegated Devil’s Backbone its wild, rebellious look and playful nickname. Variegation in shades of chartreuse, yellow and cream highlight the edges of the small, pointed leaves, adding extra appeal to its exotic form. In the cooler winter months, the leaf edges can take on a pink hue. This colorful, succulent shrub makes a uniquely sculptural houseplant specimen. Also called Jacob’s Ladder, or Redbird Flower, the plant can develop tiny red flowers on the growing tips in spring, however they often don’t bloom in cultivation.
Light: Full Sun
Water: Allow top inch of soil to dry out between watering.
Soil: Sandy, well-draining
Variegated Devil's Backbone can grow 6 to 8 feet in height and 18-24 inches in width. Delightfully crooked, zig-zag stems give Variegated Devil’s Backbone its wild, rebellious look and playful nickname. Variegation in shades of chartreuse, yellow and cream highlight the edges of the small, pointed leaves, adding extra appeal to its exotic form. In the cooler winter months, the leaf edges can take on a pink hue. This colorful, succulent shrub makes a uniquely sculptural houseplant specimen. Also called Jacob’s Ladder, or Redbird Flower, the plant can develop tiny red flowers on the growing tips in spring, however they often don’t bloom in cultivation.