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Euphorbia viguieri

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

  • H: 12'-2'
  • W: 2'

planting zones

  • 10a-12

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Euphorbia viguieri plant details

Euphorbia viguieri is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green, red and white foliage. In spring and summer red flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in gritty, rocky and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Euphorbia viguieri

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: euphorbiaceae
Foliage: evergreen green, red and white
Mature size: 0 - 2 FT - wide, 12 FT - 2 FT - tall
Flowers: red blooms in spring and summer
Uses: container plant, spiky, tropical-looking, unique

GROWING CONDITIONS for Euphorbia viguieri

USDA Zones: 10a - 12
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Soil needs: gritty, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This Euphorbia has upright stems that are narrow at the base. Emerald green long strap like leaves are basally red with white veins on the underside. Bright red erect Cyathia. Very unusual.

Gardening facts about Euphorbia viguieri plant

How to Grow Euphorbia viguieri

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • occasional - drought tolerant
  • Water Needs

    • dry in summer
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • rocky
    • gritty

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • white
    • red
    • green
  • Flower Color

    • red
  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
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