Euphorbia 'Devil's Backbone'

Botanical: Pedilanthus tithymaloides (formerly Euphorbia tithymaloides)

Common: Devil's Backbone, Zigzag Plant, Jacob's Ladder, Redbird Cactus, Japanese Poinsettia

• Light: Bright Indirect
• Ideal Temperature: 65-75°F
• Humidity: Low
• Water: Allow the soil to dry out completely between watering
• Fertilize: Fertilize sparingly, once in the spring and once in the summer.
• Preferred Soil: Cacti and Succulent Potting Mix

• Can tolerate higher temperatures but should be protected from frost. Ideal nighttime temperature is around 50°F (10°C).
• Caution should be taken when handling this plant, as its sap is toxic and can cause irritation.

• Member of the Euphorbiaceae family, also known as the Spurge family, which is a large family of flowering plants that includes over 6,740 species.
• Euphorbia species are found worldwide, with a high diversity in Africa and Madagascar.

• The white, milky sap (latex) of Euphorbia is a defense mechanism against herbivores. This sap is toxic and can cause irritation.
• Euphorbia is highly drought-tolerant, making it suitable for xeriscaping (landscaping that reduces or eliminates the need for irrigation).
• phorbia's are commonly mistaken for cacti due to their appearance and spiny structures but these plants are more like succulents!