Euphorbia geroldii

Also Known As

Gerold's Spurge
Thornless Crown of Thorns

Plant type

shrub, cactus / succulent

size

H: 3'-12'
W: 2'

planting zones

10a-11

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Euphorbia geroldii plant details

Euphorbia geroldii is an evergreen cactus / succulent or shrub with green foliage. In fall, spring, summer and winter red flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and occasional - 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 geroldii

Plant type: cactus / succulent or shrub
Plant family: euphorbiaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 0 FT - 2 FT - wide, 3 FT - 12 FT - tall
Flowers: red blooms in fall, spring, summer and winter
Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, houseplant, long-blooming, xeric, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Euphorbia geroldii

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A semi succulent shrub from Madagascar, hardy to 30 degrees. Outside it likes semi shade, inside it requires full to part sun. A great potted plant, it blooms all summer with pairs of bright red flowers with yellow centers. No thorns. Hummingbirds love it.

By: Accents for Home and Garden

A thornless Crown of Thorns that produces a Non-Stop show of bright glowing red, 1-1/2" wide crown of thorn blooms throughout the year atop the thornless stems and glossy green foliage. One of our favorites! Can be trained into a beautiful and exotic small tree standard.