Euphorbia tithymaloides, Pedilanthus (Variegated)

Description for Euphorbia tithymaloides, Pedilanthus (Variegated)
Plant height: 5 – 9 inches
Plant spread: 4 – 6 inches
Euphorbia tithymaloides is a popular, erect, perennial, succulent; grow up to 8 feet tall. The leave is oval, slightly glossy, variegated, medium green and white edged. They flank the zigzag stems to resemble a crooked backbone with ribs.
Common name(s): Variegated Devils Backbone, Japanese Poinsettia, Slipper Spurge, Redbird Cactus
Flower colours: Red
Bloom time: Rarely flowers indoors
Max reachable height: Up to 6 feet
Difficulty to grow: Easy to grow
Planting and care
Re-pot when the plant performs clump and goes beyond the pot size. It should be done before or after the rainy season and in the spring season.
Re-pot with the following proportions: 3 parts of potting soil, 1 part of grit (pumice), 1 part of the horticultural-grade sand, 1/2 part of the compost etc.
Sunlight: Full Sun to Partial Shade