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    Euphorbia pseudocactus 'Zig Zag'

    Also Known As

    • Euphorbia hybrid 'Zig Zag'
    • Pedilanthes thymifolia 'Zig Zag'

    Plant type

    cactus / succulent

    size

    • H: 36"
    • W: 24"

    planting zones

    • 9b-11

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    Euphorbia pseudocactus 'Zig Zag' plant details

    Euphorbia pseudocactus 'Zig Zag' is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green, pink, variegated and white foliage. In spring yellow flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with bright shade and low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Euphorbia pseudocactus 'Zig Zag'

    Plant type: cactus / succulent
    Plant family: euphorbiaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green, pink, variegated and white
    Mature size: 0 - 24 IN - wide, 0 - 36 IN - tall
    Flowers: yellow blooms in spring
    Uses: container plant, houseplant, tropical-looking, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Euphorbia pseudocactus 'Zig Zag'

    USDA Zones: 9b - 11
    Sun exposure: bright shade
    Watering frequency: low
    Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Most people do a double take when they pass by this plant- it looks so artificially plastic. An unusual shrubby succulent with variegated foliage on "zig zagging" stems, it is rather slow growing and is a real heat lover. Our 4 year old plant is now 2' tall.

    By: Avant Gardens

    Bright Light, No Full Sun. Indoor. Yellow.

    By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens

    Gardening facts about Euphorbia pseudocactus 'Zig Zag' plant

    How to Grow Euphorbia pseudocactus 'Zig Zag'

    • Sun Exposure

      • bright shade

    • Water Needs

      • low - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • gritty

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • variegated
      • white
      • pink
      • green

    • Flower Color

      • yellow

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glaucous

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    Zones

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    Zones

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    Size

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    Width: 20"-30"

    • bright shade
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    aka Pencil Milkbush

    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 3'-4'

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    • sun - mostly sun
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