| Plant Habit: | Cactus/Succulent |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 11 +4.4 °C (40 °F) to +7.2 °C (50 °F) |
| Leaves: | Good fall color 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. |
| Flower Color: | Red |
| Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
| Flower Time: | Year Round |
| Suitable Locations: | Houseplant |
| Dynamic Accumulator: | B (Boron) |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Butterflies Hummingbirds |
| Resistances: | 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: Seeds: | Can handle transplanting |
| Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Miscellaneous: | Goes Dormant |
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