Plant Habit: | Cactus/Succulent |
Sun Requirements: | Partial or Dappled Shade |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F) |
Plant Height: | 4-8 inches (10-20 cm) |
Leaves: | Other: Undulating (wavy edges) |
Flowers: | Other: In the genus Euphorbia, the flowers are reduced in size and aggregated into a cluster of flowers called a cyathium (plural cyathia). This feature is present in every species of the genus Euphorbia but nowhere else in the plant kingdom. |
Flower Color: | Brown Russet Other: pinkish-brown |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Flower Time: | Spring Summer Fall |
Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic Houseplant |
Uses: | Suitable for miniature gardens |
Dynamic Accumulator: | B (Boron) |
Toxicity: | Other: All members of the genus Euphorbia produce a milky sap called latex that is toxic and can range from a mild irritant to very poisonous. |
Propagation: Seeds: | Can handle transplanting |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Cuttings: Leaf |
Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Conservation status: | Vulnerable (VU) |
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