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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

Common Names add devil's backbone edit | delete redbird flower edit | delete 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   Leaf Colour edit   Leaf Shape edit   Have you a suggestion for a plant property that we are missing? Please let us know. 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   Additional Short Notes add For longer notes please use the Opinions area below This name is a synonym of Euphorbia tithymaloides. edit | delete Rarely flowers indoors edit | delete Ask a Question about this Plant on our Forums

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