Plant Habit: | Cactus/Succulent |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 10a -1.1 °C (30 °F) to +1.7 °C (35 °F) |
Plant Height: | 1-2 ft. |
Plant Spread: | 1-2 ft. |
Leaves: | Evergreen |
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: | Green Red Other: Green |
Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic Terrariums |
Dynamic Accumulator: | B (Boron) |
Resistances: | Deer Resistant |
Toxicity: | Leaves are poisonous Other: All parts of Euphorbias should be considered toxic; handle with care |
Propagation: Seeds: | Stratify seeds: Pre-chill for 7 days Start indoors Other info: Germination is erratic, use lime-free growing medium |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem |
Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon Needs excellent drainage in pots |
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