Euphorbia tithymaloides
DEVIL'S BACKBONE, ZIG ZAG PLANT
Euphorbiaceae

 
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Plant type: deciduous shrub or succulent

Hardiness zones: 9-13

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: moderate wind, light frost
2m
Plant habit
 
1m

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Origins: USA, Mexico, Central America, Caribbean, South America

Other Botanical Names: Pedilanthus carinatus, P. tithymaloides

Other Common Names: Christmas Candle, Red Bird Flower, Slipper Plant, Milk Bush

 
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Euphorbia tithymaloides
DEVIL'S BACKBONE, ZIG ZAG PLANT
Euphorbiaceae

 

Photo coming
  Plant type: deciduous shrub or succulent

Hardiness zones: 9-13

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: moderate wind, light frost
2m
Plant habit
 
1m

FEATURES

Flowers: green & red

Flowering Time: early summer to late summer

Bark & Stems: zigzagged stems


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits tropical, oriental & dry style designs

Uses: formal hedge, informal hedge, formal edging, pot, accents

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

Animals: pet friendly



HAZARDS

Pet friendly: Yes






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