Plant Habit: | Shrub Cactus/Succulent |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Plant Height: | 24-36 inches |
Plant Spread: | 20-24 inches |
Leaves: | Variegated |
Flowers: | Showy 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: | Orange Pink Purple Red White Yellow Bi-Color |
Flower Time: | Other: varies |
Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic |
Dynamic Accumulator: | B (Boron) |
Resistances: | Deer Resistant Drought tolerant |
Toxicity: | Leaves are poisonous Roots are poisonous Other: all parts of Euphorbias can be toxic |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Cuttings: Tip |
Pollinators: | Bees |
Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Miscellaneous: | With thorns/spines/prickles/teeth |
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