Euphorbia Tithymaloides, Pedilanthus (Green)
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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. Re-pot when the plant performs clump and goes beyond the pot size.
Description
Purchase Description
- Euphorbia Tithymaloides, Pedilanthus (Green)
- Product Material : Natural Plant With Pot , Quantity : 1
- Pot : Height : 5 Inches (13 cm), Pot Colour : Black (Plastic)
- Very easy to maintain and Suitable for gifting to Plant Lovers
Plant Description
Plant height: 5 – 9 inches (12 – 23 cm)
Plant spread: 4 – 6 inches (10 – 16 cm)
Euphorbia tithymaloides is a popular, erect, perennial, succulent; grow up to 6 feet tall. The leaves are glabrous and acuminate in shape, with smooth edges. The veins in the leaves are pinnate.
Common name(s): Devil’s Backbone, Redbird Flower, Buck Thorn, Cimora Misha, Christmas Candle, Fiddle Flower, Jacob’s Ladder
Flower colours: Red
Bloom time: Rarely flowers indoors
Max reachable height: Up to 6 feet
Difficulty to grow: Easy to grow
Planting and 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
Soil: Well-drained soil
Water: Medium
Temperature: 60 degrees C
Fertilizer: Apply any organic fertilizer.
Caring for Euphorbia tithymaloides
- Keep 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.
Typical uses of Euphorbia tithymaloides
Special features: Small succulent subshrub for sunny indoor areas.Zigzag stems exude a poisonous milky sap when cut.
Ornamental use: The plant is used for ornamental purpose.
Disclaimer: The image is for reference purposes only. The actual product may vary in shape or appearance based on climate, age, height, etc.
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