Common names:
Elkhorn
Candelabra Plant
False Cactus
Dragon Bones
Euphorbia

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Biennial
Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 5a -28.9 °C (-20 °F) to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 2
Zone 6b
Leaves: Unusual foliage color
Flowers: Inconspicuous
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Inflorescence Type: Corymb
Suitable Locations: Patio/Ornamental/Small Tree
Espalier
Uses: Suitable for miniature gardens
Dynamic Accumulator: Nitrogen fixer
Resistances: Birds
Gophers/Voles
Toxicity: Leaves are poisonous: otirsa treipalemis o uoeilgkrsr ebc a nocuh yty apernptvamade.c s aa exl lourf EAhnhdfmoiesrmg slanmlopb tnodrna uolcaii ttet x id
Fruit is poisonous
Other
Propagation: Other methods: Corms
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Suitable for hanging baskets
Prefers to be under-potted
Not suitable for containers
Miscellaneous: Monoecious

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Discussion Threads about this plant
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Coral cactus by piksihk Feb 2, 2015 10:16 AM 1
ID question by Baja_Costero Feb 7, 2019 12:43 PM 0

Comments:
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