Euphorbia tithymaloides, Pedilanthus (Variegated) – Succulent Plant – ETP-251115

Description

Grow variegated succulent subshrub for sunny indoor areas.

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Euphorbia tithymaloides, Pedilanthus (Variegated) – Succulent Plant

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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 careKeep 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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