Canvas - Devil's Backbone (Euphorbia tithymaloides)
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Devil's backbone (Euphorbia tithymaloides) or zig-zag plant, is a striking succulent that earns its name from its dramatic appearance. Native to Central America and Mexico, this member of the spurge family boasts several fascinating features. The most eye-catching characteristic is its thick, fleshy stems that zigzag upward in a mesmerizing pattern. This unique growth habit results from alternating nodes on opposite sides of the stem elongating at different rates, creating a visually captivating effect. Adding to its visual appeal, Devil's backbone typically boasts green leaves splashed with creamy white or yellowish variegation. The leaves, while technically small, appear larger due to their wide, elliptic shape and prominent veining. In warmer climates, the plant rewards dedicated care with clusters of vibrant red bracts surrounding small yellow flowers. These bracts, arranged in a cup-like formation, resemble miniature slippers, earning the plant the nickname "shoe flower."
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Devil's backbone (Euphorbia tithymaloides) or zig-zag plant, is a striking succulent that earns its name from its dramatic appearance. Native to Central America and Mexico, this member of the spurge family boasts several fascinating features. The most eye-catching characteristic is its thick, fleshy stems that zigzag upward in a mesmerizing pattern. This unique growth habit results from alternating nodes on opposite sides of the stem elongating at different rates, creating a visually captivating effect. Adding to its visual appeal, Devil's backbone typically boasts green leaves splashed with creamy white or yellowish variegation. The leaves, while technically small, appear larger due to their wide, elliptic shape and prominent veining. In warmer climates, the plant rewards dedicated care with clusters of vibrant red bracts surrounding small yellow flowers. These bracts, arranged in a cup-like formation, resemble miniature slippers, earning the plant the nickname "shoe flower."
Devil's backbone (Euphorbia tithymaloides) or zig-zag plant, is a striking succulent that earns its name from its dramatic appearance. Native to Central America and Mexico, this member of the spurge family boasts several fascinating features. The most eye-catching characteristic is its thick, fleshy stems that zigzag upward in a mesmerizing pattern. This unique growth habit results from alternating nodes on opposite sides of the stem elongating at different rates, creating a visually captivating effect. Adding to its visual appeal, Devil's backbone typically boasts green leaves splashed with creamy white or yellowish variegation. The leaves, while technically small, appear larger due to their wide, elliptic shape and prominent veining. In warmer climates, the plant rewards dedicated care with clusters of vibrant red bracts surrounding small yellow flowers. These bracts, arranged in a cup-like formation, resemble miniature slippers, earning the plant the nickname "shoe flower."