General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Cactus/Succulent
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
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
Dynamic Accumulator: B (Boron)
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.
Containers: Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • Euphorbia
Also sold as:
  • Euphorbia lomelii 'Monstrose'

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Location: Botanic Gardens, Albuquerque, NM Zone 7b
Date: 2022-11-14
Boing! This plant is so fun!
Location: Botanic Gardens, Albuquerque, NM Zone 7b
Date: 2022-11-14
This is a funny, crazy plant!
Location: Botanic Gardens, Albuquerque, NM Zone 7b
Date: 2022-11-14
Straight, flat, curly stems — all shapes!
Location: Botanic Gardens, Albuquerque, NM Zone 7b
Date: 2022-11-14
Flat and curly
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