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Euphorbia, Variegated Devil's Backbone 'Jurassic Park'

Euphorbiatithymaloides

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Euphorbia tithymaloides by CactusJordi
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Family
Euphorbiaceae (yoo-for-bee-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Euphorbia (yoo-FOR-bee-uh)
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Species
tithymaloides (tith-ee-mal-OY-deez)
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Synonym
Pedilanthus tithymaloides
Tithymalus tithymaloides
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Herbaceous
Good Fall Color
Provides Winter Interest
Velvet/Fuzzy
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Bloom Color
Red
Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Late Fall/Early Winter
Other Details
Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From softwood cuttings
Allow cut surface to callous over before planting
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Escondido, California

Huntington Beach, California

Naples, Florida

Port Richey, Florida

Youngsville, Louisiana

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