| Plant Habit: | Shrub Cactus/Succulent |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial or Dappled Shade Partial Shade to Full Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0) Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 11 +4.4 °C (40 °F) to +7.2 °C (50 °F) |
| Plant Height: | Up to 4 to 6 feet |
| Leaves: | Evergreen |
| Fruit: | Pops open explosively when ripe |
| Flowers: | Inconspicuous 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: | Other: Reddish brown |
| Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
| Flower Time: | Year Round |
| Underground structures: | Taproot |
| Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic Houseplant |
| Dynamic Accumulator: | B (Boron) |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees |
| Resistances: | Humidity tolerant 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: | Self fertile Other info: Seeds shoot several feet into the air. |
| Pollinators: | Self |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Conservation status: | Vulnerable (VU) |
| Thread Title | Last Reply | Replies |
|---|---|---|
| Madagascar Jewel by terrafirma | Dec 17, 2017 9:50 PM | 1 |
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