Pedilanthus tithymaloides/ Devil’s Backbone

bright light, it grows best in an area receiving sun throughout the day without direct sunlight, look for partial shade to partial sun

needs moist soil with regular watering throughout the summer and hardly at all during the winter. In the spring and fall, water moderately

  for a bushy plant, pinch out the tips of the plant occasionally. Pinching the tips helps encourage thicker growth

All parts of this plant contain a milky sap that can irritate skin and may be harmful if eaten. Take care to locate the plant where it won’t be in contact with children and pets. Wear garden gloves when pruning or transplanting to avoid possible skin irritation.