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Euphorbia tithymaloides 'Splish Splash'

Also Known As

  • Pedilanthus tithymaloides
  • Pedilanthus tithymaloides 'Splish Splash'
  • Marbled Devil's Backbone
  • MARBLED JACOB'S LADDER

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

  • H: 24"-36"
  • W: 24"-36"

planting zones

  • 10b-11

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Euphorbia tithymaloides 'Splish Splash' plant details

Euphorbia tithymaloides 'Splish Splash' is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green, variegated and white foliage. In summer red flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and occasional water. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Euphorbia tithymaloides 'Splish Splash'

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: euphorbiaceae
Foliage: evergreen green, variegated and white
Mature size: 24 IN - 36 IN - wide, 24 IN - 36 IN - tall
Flowers: red blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, houseplant, rock garden, unique, xeric, zigzag stems

GROWING CONDITIONS for Euphorbia tithymaloides 'Splish Splash'

USDA Zones: 10b - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: occasional
Resistant to: heat
Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

MARBLED DEVILS BACKBONE - MARBLED JACOB'S LADDER - A very unique species of Jacob's Ladder. Also known as Marbled Devil's Backbone. A succulent with striped zig zag stems and heavily textured lime green leaves that are splashed and marbled with deep green. A very unique variegation. Native to Thailand. Minimum temp. 55 degrees. Bright indirect light, let dry between waterings.

Gardening facts about Euphorbia tithymaloides 'Splish Splash' plant

How to Grow Euphorbia tithymaloides 'Splish Splash'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • occasional
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
    • white
    • green
  • Flower Color

    • red
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
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