Plant Habit: | Tree Cactus/Succulent |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F) |
Plant Height: | Up to 8-15 feet |
Plant Spread: | Up to 4-6 feet |
Leaves: | Unusual foliage color Deciduous |
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. |
Suitable Locations: | Patio/Ornamental/Small Tree Xeriscapic |
Dynamic Accumulator: | B (Boron) |
Resistances: | Deer Resistant |
Toxicity: | Leaves are poisonous Roots are poisonous 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: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Miscellaneous: | With thorns/spines/prickles/teeth |
Child plants: | one child plant |
hlutzow | On October 12, 2019 | Obtained plant cuttings |
MySecretIslandGarden | On February 4, 2023 | Transplanted Transplanted one that I started from the momma plant into a large pot with the blue chalksticks |
MySecretIslandGarden | On August 1, 2022 | Miscellaneous Event Exhibiting new growth. |
MySecretIslandGarden | On July 30, 2022 | Miscellaneous Event New growth emerging on the top |
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