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Euphorbia spiralis

Also Known As

  • Spiral Spurge

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

  • H: 6"-32"
  • W: 3"-18"

planting zones

  • 10a-11

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Euphorbia spiralis plant details

Euphorbia spiralis is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In spring 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, gritty, rocky and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Euphorbia spiralis

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: euphorbiaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 3 IN - 18 IN - wide, 6 IN - 32 IN - tall
Uses: houseplant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Euphorbia spiralis

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

As with most Euphorbias, sap is toxic. Bright Light, No Full Sun. Gray-Green Stems. Indoor.

By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens

Gardening facts about Euphorbia spiralis plant

How to Grow Euphorbia spiralis

  • Sun Exposure

    • bright shade
  • Water Needs

    • occasional - drought tolerant
  • Water Needs

    • dry in summer
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rocky
    • gritty

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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aka Caribbean Copper Plant, Tropical Smoke Bush, Tropical Spurge

Plant Type

Shrub

Zones

10a-11

Size

Height: 10'-15'

Width: 10'-15'

  • sun
  • dry when dormant
  • dry in summer
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aka Euphorbia cylindrifolia v. tuberifera

Plant Type

Cactus / Succulent

Zones

10a-11

Size

Height: 6"-18"

Width: 18"-36"

  • sun - bright shade
  • regular - drought tolerant
  • dry in summer
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Zones

10a-12

Size

Height: 2'-8'

Width: 2'-6'

  • sun - bright shade
  • occasional
  • dry in summer
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aka Euphorbia platyclada v. platyclada, Tirucallia platyclada

Plant Type

Cactus / Succulent

Zones

10a-12

Size

Height: 20"-30"

Width: 20"-30"

  • bright shade
  • drought tolerant
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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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