A Gardeners Forum Forums General Discussion The Plants and Flowers Forum Cacti and Succulents in the Garden Devils back bone after going outside

I've never taken my Devils back bone outside. Don't know why I just never did!! This year I decided I would after reading that some of these are actually grown in ground in the right zones and will also bloom little cardinal bird shaped blooms if the conditions are right~ as well as turn pink/ burgandy edged,, These are really turning burgandy! Some of the larger leaves have compleetely turned .. I do Believe I will leave it out as long as possible until the heat of the summer makes it show signs of suffering .

Pretty cool I think that the verigated leaves are turning such a dark color

that is gorgeous diane!

VERY nice indeed, Diane! The different coloration really makes it a special plant!

Have you said why it's called devil's backbone? Do you know?

I believe the story goes as the leaves are formed on the stem they are staggared~ as a spine would be~ and as the leaves turn darker it appears to be a back spine of a devil.


Thanks Jiffy I'll get you out some soon!!!

This is how full it was Before our last storm and it got knocked over and lost a lot of leaves and stems



Hopefully it will restore it's fullness this spring/summer!

You have a fine looking plant. Mine is just beginning to show leaves. With this cold snap I will bring it in. Do you know if they like full sun or shade? Lot of water or a little?

Swapguy! They like dappled sun or morning sun afternoon shade or inside indirect sun at least mine does winter time I don't water as much ~ spring I don't let dry out all the way I keep it somewhat moist but not wet..

mine has turned some with being outdoors.I've had it hanging out in hanging pot with spider plant till got the shelf for shade bed painted white(ya know....something for the dog to knock over....)It will get about the same lighting,but maybe more light in afternoon.I'll get a shot of it today.I have 2 hours worth of plants to carry back out today.

It's starting to Heal!!! I saw more leaves coming out!! We're expecting yet another storm tonight This time it's protected!

Very cool plant Diane!