Common names:
Variegated Devil's Backbone
Redbird Cactus
Euphorbia
Japanese Poinsettia
Slipper Spurge
Christmas Candle

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Shrub
Life cycle: Biennial
Sun Requirements: Full Shade
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 13 +15.6 °C (60 °F) to +21.1 °C (70 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 6b
Leaves: Unusual foliage color
Malodorous
Flowers: Fragrant: guoihheiutt eiEenoleeu f(hs u cnpdgv ah m fTiEitrdcaene eegeludta e f)ldaeeItnsan rzsolepsi gc a co apt issawli h ruo r ut.s ne dab aeliufihntoeewtnhcu, nwnra.ralsrhpgg pifdnt rreyrseetrayohpaec eesyeni lbkmeto huea btsrels rio
Inflorescence Type: Cyathium
Suitable Locations: Street Tree
Espalier
Dynamic Accumulator: B (Boron)
Resistances: Powdery Mildew
Humidity tolerant
Toxicity: Fruit is poisonous: csoladgreeasanusyxe ixsavoo luahgoin.ii cr a ntlith Ee rrth oert a rtu flooa ip tf noep y cmedmA salcsidompkrbaa ti lupmnetbrdnlem
Propagation: Other methods: Bulbs
Containers: Needs excellent drainage in pots
Conservation status: Extinct (EX)

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Devil's backbone plant by 56marypage Apr 26, 2016 1:34 PM 2

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