![]() ![]() ![]() Zone 9-10 How to Grow and Care Devil’s Backbone PlantĪn upright houseplant like Devil’s backbone looks stunning in a tall, upright container to highlight its shape. ![]() A container with a chevron or zigzag design can be really effective for showcasing stems since it highlights interesting shapes. Propagationis as simple as growing the plant. Simply cut off a portion of the plant stem that is 4 to 6 inches long. Put the cut end into a perlite pot after allowing it to callus for a few days. Moisten the perlite lightly until the stems begin to root. The new plants will need to be replanted in good houseplant potting soil. Baby Devil’s Backbone plants are treated the same as adult plants. Let this succulent plant receive plenty of sunlight. The best place for it to grow is in an area where the sun shines throughout the day without direct sunlight. When growing in fall and winter, place the plant directly in the sun, but give it protection from stinging hot rays during spring and summer. In the event that the foliage becomes scorched by too much sunlight, move it or create some shade. Zig-zag plants are drought-tolerant, yet it is beneficial to keep the soil of the plants moist and watered regularly in summer and less water during winter. Provide moderate watering in the spring and autumn. If the top few inches of the soil feel dry, you should water it. You can help your plant stay healthy by misting it a bit if your house is dry. The best way to maintain this plant is to use a commercial cactus mix or prepare your own potting soil mixture. To help absorb excess water, you might also add a little peat moss. It is best to use an unglazed clay pot with drainage holes on the bottom to ensure the soil drains well. ![]()
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