
Two notable cultivars are 'Golden Fleece', a short 15- to 18-inch plant with arching cylindrical flowers and 'Wichita Mountains', a 30-inch plant with rich gold flowers. Solidago sphecelata, also known as autumn goldenrod, is a 12- to 24-inch species with arching stems holding plumes of yellow flowers.Unglazed clay is ideal because it lets excess moisture evaporate. Before planting, the plant should be grown in a terra-cotta pot with well-draining sandy soil, and it should be allowed to become root-bound before transplanting. Use a container at least 12 inches in diameter with large drainage holes. The Zig-Zag plant ( Euphorbia tithymaloides ) is a succulent spurge whose distinctive shape makes it a fun houseplant.
Solidago speciosa, also known as showy goldenrod, grows one to three feet tall, with dense clusters of tiny yellow flowers. The zigzag plant (Eucphorbia tithymaloides ‘Variegatus’) is a succulent spurge with a distinctive shape and is a fun houseplant. If you have a bright spot, its a wonderfully easy-to-grow. Zigzag plant (Pedilanthus tithymaloides) Queensland Poisons Information Centre Ornamental shrub with thick, succulent zigzag stems. A popular cultivar is 'Fireworks', with its arching golden-yellow flowerheads that resemble an exploding skyrocket. Despite its common name, devils backbackbone (also called zigzag plant) is a joy to grow. Try moving your fishbone cactus closer to the window. If you notice that all of the stems are staying thin and round, this may be an indication that your plant is not receiving enough light. Solidago rugosa, also known as rough goldenrod is a three- to five-foot plant with a fondness for moist conditions. The stems of a healthy fishbone cactus should be flat with wide zig-zagging edges. It does not spread aggressively and has a good tolerance for poor, dry soils. Solidago odora (sweet goldenrod) is a two- to four-foot plant with anise-scented leaves and yellow flowerheads. Some call it Ric-Rac, others call it Zigzag, but we can all agree on one thing, it’s a peculiar-looking plant that we want to add to our houseplant collection. It is not an aggressive spreader and produces good cut flowers. Solidago caesia(blue-stemmed goldenrod) has arching purplish stems.
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