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    Euphorbia spiralis 'Cristata'

    Also Known As

    • Euphorbia spiralis cristata
    • Crested Spiral Spurge

    Plant type

    cactus / succulent

    size

    • H: 6"-12"
    • W: 6"-15"

    planting zones

    • 10a-11

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    Euphorbia spiralis 'Cristata' plant details

    Euphorbia spiralis 'Cristata' is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In spring flowers emerge. Grows well with bright shade and low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in gritty, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something pollution tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Euphorbia spiralis 'Cristata'

    Plant type: cactus / succulent
    Plant family: euphorbiaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 6 IN - 15 IN - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
    Uses: houseplant

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Euphorbia spiralis 'Cristata'

    USDA Zones: 10a - 11
    Sun exposure: bright shade
    Watering frequency: low
    Resistant to: deer and rabbit, pollution
    Soil needs: 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 'Cristata' plant

    How to Grow Euphorbia spiralis 'Cristata'

    • Sun Exposure

      • bright shade

    • Water Needs

      • low - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • rocky
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • pollution tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 10'-15'

    Width: 10'-15'

    • sun
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    Plant Type

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    Zones

    10a-11

    Size

    Height: 6"-18"

    Width: 18"-36"

    • sun - bright shade
    • regular - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
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    Euphorbia hedyotoides

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    10a-12

    Size

    Height: 2'-8'

    Width: 2'-6'

    • sun - bright shade
    • occasional
    • dry in summer
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    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    10a-12

    Size

    Height: 20"-30"

    Width: 20"-30"

    • bright shade
    • drought tolerant
    Photo of Euphorbia platyclada foliage by Joe Mabel
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    Euphorbia mauritanica

    aka Pencil Milkbush

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    9a-12

    Size

    Height: 3'-4'

    Width: 3'-4'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    Photo of Euphorbia mauritanica flower by Far Out Flora
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