Euphorbia tithymaloides (Devil’s Backbone / Zigzag Plant)
扭骨大戟 / 斑鸠菊 / 鬼骨草
Euphorbia tithymaloides, commonly known as Devil’s Backbone or Zigzag Plant, is a distinctive succulent shrub recognized for its unusual zigzag stem structure. Native to tropical regions of the Americas, it forms upright branching stems with alternating angles that create a striking, architectural silhouette.
The plant produces small, pointed green leaves along the stems and may bear subtle bracts during flowering. Its unique form makes it highly valued as an ornamental plant for modern gardens, containers, and indoor decorative use.
Hardy and adaptable, this species thrives in warm conditions with good sunlight and requires minimal watering once established, making it suitable for low-maintenance landscaping and succulent collections.
Light Requirement: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Requirement: Low
Growth Habit: Upright, Zigzag-branching Succulent Shrub
Suitable For: Containers, Feature planting, Succulent gardens, Indoor bright spaces
扭骨大戟（学名：Euphorbia tithymaloides），又称鬼骨草或“Devil’s Backbone”，是一种极具特色的多肉灌木，以其独特的“之字形”茎干结构而闻名。原产于美洲热带地区，植株直立生长，枝条呈交替折角状，形成独特的雕塑感外形。
茎干上着生小型尖叶，花序不显著但具有观赏性。其独特的生长形态使其成为极具设计感的观赏植物，适用于现代园艺及室内外装饰。
该植物适应性强，喜温暖及阳光充足环境，成株后耐旱性佳，养护简单，非常适合作为低维护景观植物或多肉收藏品。
光照需求： 全日照至半日照
浇水需求： 少量浇水
生长形态： 直立之字形分枝多肉灌木
适用场景： 盆栽、景观焦点、多肉花园、室内明亮空间
🛡️ Protection & Boundary Plants | 防护与边界植物
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Euphorbia – Cactus-like defensive plant used for boundary energy
大戟属植物：类似仙人掌，用于防护型边界能量
Fertiliser: Keep your plant in top form by feeding it every few weeks with a dilute solution of liquid fertiliser or sprinkling soild fertiliser over the soil.
Plant Size: Approx. 15 to 20cm (vary in sizes)
Rootball Size: 14cmØ x 12cmH
Pot Type: Plant comes in a brown plastic landscape pot (with drainage holes)
* Product photo shown is for reference only. Actual plant colour, type, size and arrangement may differ from photo.
* Kindly take note when you're purchasing matching pot, the diameter has to be larger than the rootball size.
