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    • Photo of Euphorbia milii 'Dwarf Apache Red' flower by Karl Gercens III

    Photo by Karl Gercens III

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    Euphorbia milii 'Dwarf Apache Red'

    Also Known As

    • Crown of Thorns

    Plant type

    cactus / succulent

    size

    • H: 12"
    • W: 12"

    planting zones

    • 10a-11

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    Euphorbia milii 'Dwarf Apache Red' plant details

    Euphorbia milii 'Dwarf Apache Red' is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In spring and summer red flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Euphorbia milii 'Dwarf Apache Red'

    Plant type: cactus / succulent
    Plant family: euphorbiaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 12 IN wide, 12 IN tall
    Flowers: red blooms in spring and summer
    Uses: container plant, houseplant, xeric, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Euphorbia milii 'Dwarf Apache Red'

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

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Dwarf shrub to 12", very branchy, red flowers.

    By: Cactus Jungle

    Gardening facts about Euphorbia milii 'Dwarf Apache Red' plant

    How to Grow Euphorbia milii 'Dwarf Apache Red'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • gritty

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • red

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glossy

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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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    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    10a-11

    Size

    Height: 6"-18"

    Width: 18"-36"

    • sun - bright shade
    • regular - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
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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
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    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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