This succulent shrub has an upright bushy habit with dark green stems that change direction at each node and forms a clump. It has ovate mid-green leaves that appear horizontally along the stem and the tube-shaped red-purple flowers appear in summer.

Hardiness zones 9 to 11 

Pedilanthus tithymaloides is naturally found in tropical areas of the West Indies growing in rocky well drained soils with low fertility. It prefers a sunny to semi shaded position and is frost and cold wind tender but drought tolerant.

The Zigzag Plant is an unusual shrub that is commonly grown as a potted specimen for indoor or outdoor positions. It is also planted in rockeries or succulent gardens for foliage contrast. In cool climates it is grown under glass and establishes in 3 to 4 years from cuttings. ID 1331

Note:
If plant parts are ingested they may cause stomach upset and contact with the milky sap can cause skin irritation.

Pedilanthus (pe-di-LĂNTH-us) tithymaloides (ti-THY-mah-LOI-deez)

Euphorbiaceae (yoo-for-bee-AY-see-ee)
Spurge Family