The zigzag growth of the Pedilanthus Tithymaloides Nana makes it look exotic. The plant belongs to the Spurge family. There are numerous fun and descriptive names for the devil’s backbone houseplant. Descriptive monikers for the foliage include rick rack plant and Jacob’s ladder. Pedilanthus Tithymaloides Nana Plant, Ideal for windowsills Pedilanthus Nana is a succulent of most unusual form. An excellent plant for the urban gardener where ease of maintenance and lack of space is of prime importance
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ght – The houseplant likes bright indirect sunlight. Plant in direct sun in fall and winter, but give it a little protection from stinging hot rays in spring and summer. Just turning the slats on your blinds can be enough to keep the tips of the leaves from sizzling.
Water – Water the plants when the top few inches of soil feel dry. Keep it only moderately moist, yet not soggy.
Soil – The plant produces the best growth with a once per month fertilizer solution diluted by half.
Plant Tip – Devil’s backbone houseplant does not need to be fed in the dormant seasons of fall and winter
