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Pedilanthus tithymaloides ‘Devil's Backbone’
Pedilanthus tithymaloides ‘Devil's Backbone’
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English name(s): Variegated Devils Backbone, Japanese Poinsettia, Slipper Spurge, Redbird Cactus.
Devils Backbone is a common succulent from the Tropical Americas found mostly in house gardens. The fleshy tubular stems are thin pencil like, grow zig zag and produce thick, dark-green or variegated, fleshy, cordate leaves. Devil's Backbone has bright white and pink colored flowers. The plant makes a good hedge/border plant, which can be trimmed.
Uses: Great for borders, containers, edging, fillers, ground covers, rock gardens, xeriscaping, and coastal gardens.
Height:Up to 6 feet.
Difficulty to grow:Easy to grow.
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.
Sunlight:Full Sun to Partial Shade
Soil:Well-drained soil
Water:Medium
Fertilizer:Apply any organic fertilizer.
References:
T.K. Bose, B. Chowdhury (1991). Tropical Garden Plants. Horticulture and allied publishers.
B.B Sharma (2007). A guide to home gardening.
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