Devil’s Backbone is a must-have plant for every house plant enthusiast. It is a perennial shrub that can grow up to 4 feet tall and blooms small slipper-shaped pink-red flowers.
Botanical Name: Euphorbia tithymaloides
Other Names: Christmas candle, ZigZag plant, Slipper plant, Red cactus flower
Growing Season: Throughout the year
Ideal Temperature: 10-27°C
Uses: Fantastic indoor plant to flaunt in the living room and add a tropical vibe to your home decor.
Difficulty Level: Easy
How to Grow – Quick View
- Regular potting soil
- 3-4 hours of indirect sun
- Water only when soil feels dry on touch
- Use all purpose fertilizer
What to Do After Getting the Package?
- Take a knife and carefully cut the tape to unbox the live plant.
- Gently remove the plant from the package.
- Place the plant where it can receive bright, indirect sunlight regularly.
How to Care for Devil’s Backbone?
Sunlight: Devil’s Backbone thrives best in indirect sunlight, so choose a warm location where it can receive 3-4 hours of sunlight. Remember it can’t tolerate direct sun.
Watering: Devil’s Backbone has low water needs, so water only when the soil feels dry in touch. Avoid overwatering, it can kill your houseplant.
Soil: A regular potting mix with good drainage is an ideal growing medium for Devil’s Backbone Plant. Free draining stops the roots from holding moisture that can cause root rot.
Fertilizer: Feed the houseplant with an organic fertilizer monthly. It will promote fast growth and keep the plant happy.
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