Devil's Backbone Euphorbia Genus_Zebra Summer Rayne Oakes

Summer Rayne Oakes

south of the Sahara

An interesting feature is that the leaves close like an umbrella at night or when disturbed or if kept under harsh sunlight

Striking bracts grow from the center of the plant and can be red

Description: Native to South Africa

Devil's Backbone Euphorbia Genus_Zebra Summer Rayne OakesBotanical Name: Euphorbia tithymaloides Common Names: Devil's Backbone Description: Euphorbia tithymaloides is native to tropical and subtropical North America and Central America. It prefers soil that is sandy, well drained, and nutrient rich, particularly with higher concentrations of boron, copper, iron, manganese, molybdenum, and zinc.