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    • Photo of Euphorbia abyssinica form by Frank Vincentz

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    Euphorbia abyssinica

    Also Known As

    • Euphorbia acrurensis
    • Euphorbia grandis
    • Desert Candle

    Plant type

    cactus / succulent

    size

    • H: 6'-12'
    • W: 2'-3'

    planting zones

    • 9b-11

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    Euphorbia abyssinica plant details

    Euphorbia abyssinica is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. Grows well with sun and low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Euphorbia abyssinica

    Plant type: cactus / succulent
    Plant family: euphorbiaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 6 FT - 12 FT - tall
    Uses: rock garden, xeric

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Euphorbia abyssinica

    USDA Zones: 9b - 11
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: low
    Resistant to: deer, heat
    Soil needs: average

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Light Shade to Full Sun. Indoor/Outdoor (Patio). Small Waxy Yellowish Stars.

    By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens

    Gardening facts about Euphorbia abyssinica plant

    How to Grow Euphorbia abyssinica

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • low - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • average

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    Euphorbia cotinifolia

    aka Caribbean Copper Plant, Tropical Smoke Bush, Tropical Spurge

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    10a-11

    Size

    Height: 10'-15'

    Width: 10'-15'

    • sun
    • dry when dormant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Euphorbia cotinifolia foliage by Forest & Kim Starr
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    Euphorbia cylindrifolia ssp. tuberifera

    aka Euphorbia cylindrifolia v. tuberifera

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    10a-11

    Size

    Height: 6"-18"

    Width: 18"-36"

    • sun - bright shade
    • regular - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Euphorbia cylindrifolia ssp. tuberifera flower, foliage, form by Frank Vincentz
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    Euphorbia hedyotoides

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    10a-12

    Size

    Height: 2'-8'

    Width: 2'-6'

    • sun - bright shade
    • occasional
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Euphorbia hedyotoides foliage, form by Frank Vincentz
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    Euphorbia platyclada

    aka Euphorbia platyclada v. platyclada, Tirucallia platyclada

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    10a-12

    Size

    Height: 20"-30"

    Width: 20"-30"

    • bright shade
    • drought tolerant
    Photo of Euphorbia platyclada foliage by Joe Mabel
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    Euphorbia mauritanica

    aka Pencil Milkbush

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    9a-12

    Size

    Height: 3'-4'

    Width: 3'-4'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    Photo of Euphorbia mauritanica flower by Far Out Flora
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