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    Euphorbia aeruginosa var. minor

    Plant type

    cactus / succulent

    size

    • H: 6"-12"
    • W: 12"

    planting zones

    • 10a-11

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    Euphorbia aeruginosa var. minor plant details

    Euphorbia aeruginosa var. minor is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In summer yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with bright shade and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Euphorbia aeruginosa var. minor

    Plant type: cactus / succulent
    Plant family: euphorbiaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 12 IN wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
    Flowers: yellow blooms in summer
    Uses: container plant, houseplant, spiky, tropical-looking, xeric

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Euphorbia aeruginosa var. minor

    USDA Zones: 10a - 11
    Sun exposure: bright shade
    Watering frequency: occasional - low
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Euphorbia aeruginosa minor is a clumping form of thin stem spurge from the northern province of the republic of south africa. The thin blue grey stems bloom with yellow cyathia and have reddish thorns.

    By: Accents for Home and Garden

    Gardening facts about Euphorbia aeruginosa var. minor plant

    How to Grow Euphorbia aeruginosa var. minor

    • Sun Exposure

      • bright shade

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • yellow

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 10'-15'

    Width: 10'-15'

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    Zones

    10a-11

    Size

    Height: 6"-18"

    Width: 18"-36"

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    • regular - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
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    Plant Type

    Shrub, Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 2'-8'

    Width: 2'-6'

    • sun - bright shade
    • occasional
    • dry in summer
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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    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
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