Plant from 1960s-70s Victoria, TX: Devil's Backbone (Pedilanthus tithymaloides). Zigzag stems, variegated white/green/red leaves, bright red flowers. Buds look like tiny red birds → common name "red bird" or "red bird cactus."
Dwarf and tall cultivars exist. Expert has a variegated one in Indiana (few blooms due to shorter summers). Search online or eBay for purchase.
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