Devil’s Backborn Cactus

The Euphorbia tithymaloides, commonly known as Devil’s Backbone, Zigzag Plant, or Slipper Flower, is a distinctive succulent shrub known for its unusual zigzag stems and neat ornamental foliage. It was previously classified as Pedilanthus tithymaloides.

• Appearance: Features green stems that grow in a pronounced zigzag pattern, with smooth oval to pointed leaves arranged along the branches. It can also produce small flowers surrounded by bright red bracts.
• Indoor/Outdoor Use: Suitable for both indoor and outdoor growing in warm conditions. It works well in containers, rock gardens, borders, and decorative succulent displays.
• Care: Prefers bright indirect light to partial sun, well-draining soil, and moderate watering. Allow the soil to dry slightly between waterings and avoid overwatering.
• Benefits: Low-maintenance, drought-tolerant, and highly decorative because of its unusual branching form and colourful bracts.