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Pedilanthus tithymaloides (Devil's Backbone)

Type: Species | Edit History      Plant ID - 28358



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Scientific Classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Euphorbiales
Family: Euphorbiaceae
Genus: Pedilanthus
Species: Pedilanthus tithymaloides
 
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Plant Types edit
  • Drought Tolerant
  • Evergreen
  • Houseplant
  • Ornamental
  • Perennial
  • Poisonous
  • Succulent
  • Tropical
Zones / Hardiness edit
  • 8b (to 20 F / -7 C)
  • 9a (to 25 F / -4 C)
  • 9b (to 30 F / -1 C)
  • 10a (to 35 F / 2 C)
  • 10b (to 40 F / 4 C)
  • 11 (Above 40 F / Above 4 C)
Height (Maximum) edit
  • 2 to 5 feet (60 cm to 1 1/2 m)
Spread (Maximum) edit
  • 1 1/2 to 2 feet (45 to 60 cm)
Flowering Start edit
  • Winter
Flowering End edit
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Suitable For edit
  • Container/Patio
  • Greenhouse
  • Indoor
  • Low Maintenance Garden
  • Tropical Garden
Sun Exposure edit
  • Full Sun
  • Partial Shade
Soil Types edit
  • Dry
  • Well-drained
Soil pH edit
Bloom Colour edit
  • Pink
Wildlife Value edit
Propagation Techniques edit
  • Stem Cutting
Skill Level edit
  • Beginner
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  • This name is a synonym of Euphorbia tithymaloides. edit | delete
  • Rarely flowers indoors edit | delete
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Contributors For This Plant
  purpleinopp (8118)
toni (36069)
chocolate (37)
Mrs. Hankshaw (146)


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