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Euphorbia cylindrifolia

Also Known As

Euphorbia cylindrifolia ssp cylindrifolia

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

H: 6"-12"
W: 12"

planting zones

10b-11

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Euphorbia cylindrifolia plant details

Euphorbia cylindrifolia is an evergreen or semi-evergreen cactus / succulent with blue, green and pink foliage. In spring and summer tan and yellow flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with bright shade and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Euphorbia cylindrifolia

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: euphorbiaceae
Foliage: evergreen or semi-evergreen blue, green and pink
Mature size: 12 IN wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: tan and yellow blooms in spring and summer
Uses: bonsai, caudex-forming, container plant, houseplant, spiky, tropical-looking, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Euphorbia cylindrifolia

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This Madagascan euphorbia has small, canoe shaped leaves with a narrow groove down the center. The cylindrical shape of the leaf is distinct, and can range from light pink, to magenta, to dark green. This species is stoloniferous, making dense mats of wandering stolons with leaves and flowers at the tips. CITES species, no export.

By: Paradise Found Nursery

Masses of dark tubular grooved leaves and twisted branches and succulent stems created a globular shrub when mature. Producing a subterranean caudex base. Tiny dainty bell shaped beige flowers. Each leaf has a center groove.