Jacob’s Ladder. A unusual looking succulent with sharply zigzagged stems and variegated foliage. Max Height 1.2m. Max Spread 40cm. Flowers June to July. Bright room with some direct sunlight. Min temp 50°F / 10°C. Skin and eye irritant/harmful if eaten.
Pedilanthus tithymaloides ‘Variegatus’
A unusual looking succulent with sharply zigzagged stems and variegated foliage
Additional information
| Generic | Pedilanthus |
|---|---|
| Species | tithymaloides |
| Varietry | 'Variegatus' |
| Common Name | Jacob's Ladder |
| Flower Colour | red, yellow |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Bright room with some direct sunlight |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 1.2m |
| Family | Euphorbiaceae |
| Spread | 40cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Upright, Clump-forming |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green, pink, white |
| Flowers From | June, July |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Min temp 50°F / 10°C |
| Planting | |
| Care | Allow compost to dry out between waterings, Liquid feed fortnightly during growing season, Water sparingly in winter |
| Border | Houseplant, Conservatory plant |
| Toxicity | Skin and eye irritant/harmful if eaten |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | Re-pot if necessary in spring using a suitable potting compost |
| Propagation | Stem cuttings |
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