Plant Habit: | Shrub Cactus/Succulent |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 10b +1.7 °C (35 °F) to +4.4 °C (40 °F) |
Plant Height: | Up to 16 feet |
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: | Xeriscapic |
Uses: | Windbreak or Hedge |
Dynamic Accumulator: | B (Boron) |
Resistances: | Deer Resistant Drought tolerant |
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: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
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Euphorbia lactea, nor candelabrum. Photo should be moved. by skopjecollection | Sep 3, 2018 1:32 PM | 9 |
ID question by Baja_Costero | Jun 22, 2019 12:30 AM | 1 |
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