Devil's Back Bone

A miniaturized form, this plant has tightly zigzagging deep green stems and variegated foliage. The architectural form of this succulent-like plant make for an interesting addition to mixed containers. An interesting feature of this plant is an unusual habit: the stem changes direction each time it grows a leaf, forming a zig-zag pattern.

Dimensions of Potted Plant: L x B x H ~ 5" x 5" x 10"

Growth Medium: Cocopeat

Pot Description: Round Plastic Pot

Basic Care Guide

Light: Direct sunlight for 3-4 hours

Water: Once a week

Don't allow the plant to soak in direct rain

Feed: Liquid fertilizer once a month

Common Names

Dwarf Red Bird Cactus, Red Slippers Spurge, Green Devil's Backbone, Jacob's Ladder

Native Region

Tropical America

Botanical Name

Pedilanthus tithymaloides

Family

Euphorbiaceae (Castor family)