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Also Known As

  • Morrocan Mound
  • Resin Spurge

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

  • H: 1'-2'
  • W: 4'-6'

planting zones

  • 9a-11

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Euphorbia resinifera plant details

Euphorbia resinifera is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In spring and summer yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - bright shade and low water. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Euphorbia resinifera

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: euphorbiaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 4 FT - 6 FT - wide, 1 FT - 2 FT - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring and summer
Uses: bare root shipping available

GROWING CONDITIONS for Euphorbia resinifera

USDA Zones: 9a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
Watering frequency: low
Soil needs: well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Resin Spurge (Euphorbia resinifera) is one of the simplest and care-free Euphorbia species to grow!  This species of spurge with erect succulent stems at first glance looks like a cactus. It has an attractive easy to care for nature and fast-growing habit which will eventually spread to 1 to 2 feet tall by 4 to 6 feet wide. The ascending branches are pale green with four ridges, short, sharp spines and small, inconspicuous flowers. This plant originally comes from the Atlas Mountains of Morocco.

Also known as: Resin Spurge, Officinal Spurge or Moroccan mound spurge.

This plant has been grown in a 1 ga pot. You will receive a very similar plant to the one in the picture. The plant is shipped "dry root" (without dirt).

Grows in Spring & Summer when weather under 80 °F. Full Sun to Light Shade. Bright Yellow. Outdoor. Light/Bright Shade.

By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens

Gardening facts about Euphorbia resinifera plant

How to Grow Euphorbia resinifera

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - bright shade
  • Water Needs

    • low
  • Water Needs

    • dry in summer
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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