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Euphorbia milii 'Salmon Dome'

Also Known As

  • Salmon Dome Crown of Thorns

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

  • H: 2'
  • W: 2'

planting zones

  • 10a-11

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Euphorbia milii 'Salmon Dome' plant details

Euphorbia milii 'Salmon Dome' is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue and green foliage. In spring and summer salmon flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Euphorbia milii 'Salmon Dome'

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: euphorbiaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 2 FT wide, 2 FT tall
Flowers: salmon blooms in spring and summer
Uses: container plant, floriferous

GROWING CONDITIONS for Euphorbia milii 'Salmon Dome'

USDA Zones: 10a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: heat
Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Semi-dwarf shrub to 2' densely covered with salmon-pink flowers.

Gardening facts about Euphorbia milii 'Salmon Dome' plant

How to Grow Euphorbia milii 'Salmon Dome'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • salmon
  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glaucous

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