| Plant Habit: | Tree Cactus/Succulent |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 11 +4.4 °C (40 °F) to +7.2 °C (50 °F) |
| 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 |
| Uses: | Provides winter interest Will Naturalize |
| Dynamic Accumulator: | B (Boron) |
| Resistances: | Deer Resistant Rabbit Resistant |
| Toxicity: | Other: All Euphorbias produce a milky white sap that may irritate the skin, eyes, and mucous membranes; some are highly toxic. |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Sow in situ Start indoors Can handle transplanting |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Miscellaneous: | With thorns/spines/prickles/teeth |
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