Photo of Euphorbia ritchiei flower by Kara Nursery

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Euphorbia ritchiei

Also Known As

  • Monadenium ritchiei

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

  • H: 16"
  • W: 12"

planting zones

  • 10a-12

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Euphorbia ritchiei plant details

Euphorbia ritchiei is a deciduous cactus / succulent with green foliage. In fall and summer pink flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with bright shade and occasional water. Prefers to be dry in winter. Does well in well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Euphorbia ritchiei

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: euphorbiaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN wide, 16 IN tall
Flowers: pink blooms in fall and summer
Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, edging plant, houseplant, rock garden, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Euphorbia ritchiei

USDA Zones: 10a - 12
Sun exposure: bright shade
Watering frequency: occasional
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Keep inside in winter, can overwinter in a very protected area. Light Shade. Pink Cyathias. Indoor/ Outdoor (Patio).

By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens

Stems to 16" with small leaves at tips, tiny pink blooms, very dry in winter.
A small, clumping plant with tuberous roots. Grows to 30cm tall and 3 cm diameter with hot pink flowers in late summer before going dormant. Quite easy to grow, but keep quite dry during dormancy.

By: Kara Nursery

Gardening facts about Euphorbia ritchiei plant

How to Grow Euphorbia ritchiei

  • Sun Exposure

    • bright shade
  • Water Needs

    • occasional
  • Water Needs

    • dry in winter
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • pink
  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • fall
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Texture

    • glaucous
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