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    • Photo of Euphorbia ammak by Far Out Flora

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    Euphorbia ammak

    Also Known As

    • African Candelabra

    Plant type

    shrub, cactus / succulent

    size

    • H: 6'-12'

    planting zones

    • 10a-12

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    Euphorbia ammak plant details

    Euphorbia ammak is an evergreen cactus / succulent or shrub with chartreuse foliage. Grows well with sun and low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Euphorbia ammak

    Plant type: cactus / succulent or shrub
    Plant family: euphorbiaceae
    Foliage: evergreen chartreuse
    Mature size: 6 FT - 12 FT - tall
    Uses: spiky

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Euphorbia ammak

    USDA Zones: 10a - 12
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: low
    Soil needs: well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    No Frost. Full Sun to Partial Shade. Pale Yellow Cyathia. Indoor. part shade.

    By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens

    Tall green/white branching, 4-sided, curled edges. Hardy to 30 °F.

    By: Cactus Jungle

    Gardening facts about Euphorbia ammak plant

    How to Grow Euphorbia ammak

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • low - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • chartreuse

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    Plant Type

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    Zones

    10a-11

    Size

    Height: 10'-15'

    Width: 10'-15'

    • sun
    • dry when dormant
    • dry in summer
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    Euphorbia cylindrifolia ssp. tuberifera

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    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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