Euphorbia tithymaloides, Pedilanthus (Variegated) - Succulent Plant

Grow variegated succulent subshrub for sunny indoor areas.

Pack contents

• Euphorbia tithymaloides, Pedilanthus (Variegated) - Succulent Plant
• 5 inch (13 cm) Grower Round Plastic Pot (Black)

Euphorbia tithymaloides is a popular, erect, perennial, succulent; grow up to 8 feet tall. The leave is oval, slightly glossy, variegated, medium green and white edged. They flank the zigzag stems to resemble a crooked backbone with ribs.

Plant Specifications

• Plant Height: 12 inch (30 cm)
• Plant Spread: 5 inch (13 cm)

*above specification are indicative only. actual dimensions may vary by +-10%

• Common Name: Variegated Devils Backbone, Japanese Poinsettia, Slipper Spurge, Redbird Cactus
• Maximum Reachable Height: Up to 6 feet
• Flower Colour: Red
• Bloom Time: Rarely flowers indoors
• Difficulty Level: Easy to grow

Planting and care

Keep in a bright sunny location. Try not to water the leaves, give water to soil only. Avoid overwatering as the roots may get rot. Water the plant in a morning, between 8 to 10 am. Avoid keeping in suffocated areas or in a dark room. While re-potting or propagating try not to disturb the roots. Required care in the winter season. If growing in a pot, then kept in indoors and growing in outside do mulching.

Euphorbia tithymaloides care

Re-pot when the plant performs clump and goes beyond the pot size. It should be done before or after the rainy season and in the spring season.

Re-pot with the following proportions: 3 parts of potting soil, 1 part of grit (pumice), 1 part of the horticultural-grade sand, 1/2 part of the compost etc.

• Sunlight: Full Sun to Partial Shade
• Watering: Medium
• Soil: Well-drained soil
• Temperature: 60 degrees C
• Fertilizer: Apply any organic fertilizer.

Euphorbia tithymaloides special feature
Small succulent subshrub for sunny indoor areas. Zigzag stems exude a poisonous milky sap when cut.
Euphorbia tithymaloides uses

• Ornamental Use: The plant is used for ornamental purpose

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