Description
Euphorbia tithymaloides ‘Variegata’ is a succulent shrub with stripped white and green branches (stems) that grow in a zig-zag shape and leaves arranged alternately. The pointed ovate leaves are green with white to light green margins and turn pink if exposed to direct sunlight. The plant produces clusters of bird-shaped flowers at the tip of the branches.
Family: Euphorbiaceae | Genus: |
Common Name(s): Variegated Zig Zag Plant / Devil’s Backbone, Japanese Poinsettia, Redbird Cactus / Flower | Mature Size: 1.8 - 2.4 meters in height & 45 - 60 cm wide |
Origin: Variegated cultivar of Euphorbia tithymaloides | Dormancy: |
Flower Colours: Bright Red - Pinkish-red | Bloom Season: mid-Spring - early Summer |
Sun Exposure: Bright, indirect sunlight - Partial shade | Watering: “Soak and dry” method (Make sure soil is dry) |
Temperatures: 18 - 27°C | Min: 10°C | Toxic: Yes, if ingested, also avoid milky latex (sap) on skin or in eyes. |
