Jacob’s Ladder. A unusual looking succulent with sharply zigzagged stems. 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
A unusual looking succulent with sharply zigzagged stems
Category: Houseplants
Additional information
Generic | Pedilanthus |
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Species | tithymaloides |
Varietry | |
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 |
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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