Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 10b +1.7 °C (35 °F) to +4.4 °C (40 °F) |
Plant Height: | 6 to 8 inches |
Plant Spread: | 12 to 18 inches |
Leaves: | Deciduous |
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: | Bi-Color: White with red center |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Flower Time: | Year Round |
Underground structures: | Caudex |
Suitable Locations: | Houseplant |
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. |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem |
Containers: | Suitable for hanging baskets Needs excellent drainage in pots |
MySecretIslandGarden | On April 10, 2023 | Transplanted Inside lanai cactus/succulent area |
MySecretIslandGarden | On April 7, 2023 | Bloomed |
MySecretIslandGarden | On April 4, 2023 | Obtained plant GN |
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