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Euphorbia umbellata 'Rubra'

Also Known As

  • Synadenium grantii rubra

Plant type

shrub, cactus / succulent

size

  • H: 8'-16"
  • W: 5'-10'

planting zones

  • 10a-11

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Euphorbia umbellata 'Rubra' plant details

Euphorbia umbellata 'Rubra' is an evergreen cactus / succulent or shrub with green foliage. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Euphorbia umbellata 'Rubra'

Plant type: cactus / succulent or shrub
Plant family: euphorbiaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 5 FT - 10 FT - wide, 8 FT - 16 IN - tall

GROWING CONDITIONS for Euphorbia umbellata 'Rubra'

USDA Zones: 10a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Full Sun to Light Shade. Indoor/ Outdoor (Patio). Red.

By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens

Shrub to 10', thick variegated leaves; poison milky-white sap. Hardy to 30 °F.
An ornamental shrub with ascending thick, succulent branches with milkly juicey sap..leathery fleshy obovate leaves, two tone red with the margins finely toothed. producing small red flowers occasionally..A beautiful, easy to grow , decorative houseplant

Gardening facts about Euphorbia umbellata 'Rubra' plant

How to Grow Euphorbia umbellata 'Rubra'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • occasional - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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