Each leaf is sessile and arranged alternately along the stems. The thick and glossy leaves are glabrous, lance head-shaped with acuminate tips and have undulated to entire margins. A hardy plant with brightly coloured variegated leaves, about 3.6-7.6 cm long and 3-4 cm wide. Moderately fast-growing, this small to medium-sized perennial and herbaceous shrub can reach about 2 m in height. ‘Variegatus’ is a cultivar with attractive variegated foliage.
Features: Euphorbia tithymaloides is from the very large and diverse genus, Euphorbia that consists of more than 2,000 species of flowering plants.Plant type: An ornamental, herbaceous and perennial shrub.Origin: It is native to subtropical and tropical Florida in North America, Mexico, the Caribbean, Central and northern South America.The species epithet, tithymaloides is derived from the ancient name used by Pliny the Elder to describe a Euphorbia, Tithymalus, which resembles the plant. Etymology: The genus name, Euphorbia was named after Euphorbus, the Greek physician to Juba II, King of Mauretania.Common Name: Variegated Devil’s Backbone, Jacob’s Ladder, Zig-zag Plant, Redbird Flower/Cactus, Christmas Candle, Slipper Spurge/Plant, Japanese Poinsettia.Botanical Name: Euphorbia tithymaloides ‘Variegatus’ (syn.: Pedilanthus tithymaloides).We just have to be contented, gazing adoringly at them in other peoples’ garden! Therefore, it is a definite no-no for us no matter how beautiful or captivating it is.
#Variegated zigzag plant skin#
Unfortunately, it had to be removed pronto when it showed its beastly self, causing skin rashes on my palms and hands when I had to prune off some of its straggly stems. Well, I could have worn gloves when handling it but I tend to forget oftentimes and it can be rather cumbersome too.
On the other hand, if you’re still desirous for it, just remember to wear gloves when handling it.Įuphorbia tithymaloides with green leaves as shown in the left image, had graced our tropical garden slightly more than a decade ago. However, if you’re one of those people like me who’ll experience skin rashes when in contact with its toxic milky sap, it’s advisable to avoid it at all cost. It is popularly grown for its unique, interesting and curious form. Its zig-zag stems are an added attraction too. Euphorbia tithymaloides ‘Variegatus’ (Variegated Devil’s Backbone, Jacob’s Ladder, Zig-zag Plant)Ī stunning plant with fabulous variegated foliage and attractive pink or red flowers.
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