Devil's Backbone

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Pedilanthus tithymaloides subsp. padifolius

Genus

Pedilanthus

Family

Euphorbiaceae

Order

Malpighiales

How to care for Devil's Backbone

💦 Water

How often to water your Devil's Backbone

Devil's Backbone needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Water 0.5 cups every
9

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☀️ Light

Finding light for Devil's Backbone in your home

Devil's Backbone love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Devil's Backbone does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Devil's Backbone in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Devil's Backbone

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Devil's Backbone: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Devil's Backbone after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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💡 FAQs

💦 Water Needs

Devil's Backbone prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

☀️ Sunlight Needs

Devil's Backbone requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Devil's Backbone is not safe to consume. If you, a family member, or a pet has ingested any amount of plant material contact Poison Control, US (800) 222-1222, or your veterinarian. If you have children, cats, or dogs in the home, we suggest keeping this plant out of reach.

🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Devil's Backbone can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 9a-11b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.