{"product_id":"pedilanthus-tithymaloides-variegated-form-also-known-as-devil-s-backbone","title":"Devil’s Backbone (Variegated Form) –  Pedilanthus tithymaloides -  Grown in Elfin Forest, California","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"178\" data-start=\"160\"\u003e🌿 \u003cstrong data-end=\"178\" data-start=\"163\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"725\" data-start=\"282\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-end=\"347\" data-start=\"307\"\u003evariegated Pedilanthus tithymaloides\u003c\/strong\u003e, also known as the \u003cstrong data-end=\"387\" data-start=\"367\"\u003eDevil’s Backbone\u003c\/strong\u003e, is a colorful and unusual member of the \u003cstrong data-end=\"449\" data-start=\"429\"\u003eEuphorbia family\u003c\/strong\u003e native to Mexico. Its distinctive zig-zag stems are lined with green and creamy-white leaves, often tinged with pink in bright light. The variegated form is the most desirable type, offering vibrant color and a unique growth habit that makes it stand out in any collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1091\" data-start=\"727\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"750\" data-start=\"727\"\u003eGrown from cuttings\u003c\/strong\u003e rather than seed, this plant is easy to propagate and maintain. In the right conditions, the variegated form produces \u003cstrong data-end=\"892\" data-start=\"869\"\u003edainty pink flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e that add an extra touch of charm. Each 6-inch pot is planted with \u003cstrong data-end=\"985\" data-start=\"959\"\u003ethree or more cuttings.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1403\" data-start=\"1294\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1403\" data-start=\"1294\"\u003eLarger specimens may be available upon request — please contact us if you're interested in a bigger size.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"962\" data-start=\"959\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"992\" data-start=\"964\"\u003e✅ \u003cstrong data-end=\"992\" data-start=\"966\"\u003eDescription Highlights\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"992\" data-start=\"964\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1159\" data-start=\"1131\"\u003eVariegated zig-zag stems\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with green, white, and pink foliage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1198\" data-start=\"1195\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1220\" data-start=\"1200\"\u003eNative to Mexico\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — locally grown in Elfin Forest, California\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1267\" data-start=\"1264\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1286\" data-start=\"1269\"\u003eIndoor height\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: approx. 2–3 ft (0.6–0.9 m); 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If you would like to upgrade to Express, just send us a message before checking out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1984\" data-end=\"2087\"\u003eCuttings are packed carefully to ensure they arrive healthy and intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2089\" data-end=\"2358\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2089\" data-end=\"2106\"\u003eWeather Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Please keep an eye on your local forecast before ordering. If temperatures are below \u003cstrong data-start=\"2192\" data-end=\"2200\"\u003e55°F\u003c\/strong\u003e in your area, we recommend purchasing a \u003cstrong data-start=\"2237\" data-end=\"2250\"\u003eheat pack\u003c\/strong\u003e, available as a separate item in our shop. 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