- Botanical Name: Euphorbia tithymaloides Variegated
- Common Names: Variegated Devil's Backbone
- Description: Delightfully crooked, zig-zag stems give Variegated Devil’s Backbone its wild, rebellious look and playful nickname. Variegation in shades of chartreuse, yellow and cream highlight the edges of the small, pointed leaves, adding extra appeal to its exotic form. In the cooler winter months, the leaf edges can take on a pink hue. This colorful, succulent shrub makes a uniquely sculptural houseplant specimen. Also called Jacob’s Ladder, or Redbird Flower, the plant can develop tiny red flowers on the growing tips in spring, however they often don’t bloom in cultivation. Grow in a well-draining, light potting mix, and avoid extended periods of extreme dryness, which can cause leaf drop.
Shipping Details
Thirsty Leaves ships anywhere in the continental US. We ship year-round, even during the winter, with only minor exceptions for extreme weather cases. We will generally process your order for shipment in 1 to 2 business days from the time it was placed. Then once shipped, the order arrives within 4 business days. We charge $3 shipping costs for orders below $40.
In wintertime we will include a heath-pack in the packaging to esure a healthy delivery of your plant.
Your order can be shipped via FedEx Express for a guaranteed faster shipping time. Add express shipping for as little as $4.99. Express shipments arrive within 3 business days (transit time). Your express order will be processed within 36 hours and shipped with FedEx Express. Our goal is to create the fastest plant delivery service possible.
Packaging & Guarantee
Our custom eco-friendly packaging ensures safe delivery. If your plant does arrive in a bad condition we are happy to send a replacement within 30 days after receiving your plant. You can send us an email to support@thirstyleaves.com or submit our contact form.