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    • Photo of Euphorbia umbellata 'Rubra' foliage by Danger Garden

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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.

    By: Cactus Jungle

    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

    By: Accents for Home and Garden

    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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    Zones

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