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Euphorbia lomelii
Also Known As
- Pedilanthus macrocarpus
- Tithymalodes macrocarpum
- Tithymalus macrocarpus
- Lady Slipper Euphorbia
- Lady's Slipper
Plant type
cactus / succulent, bulb / corm / tuber
size
- H: 3'-4'
- W: 2'-3'
planting zones
- 9b-11
Euphorbia lomelii plant details
Euphorbia lomelii is a broadleaf deciduous bulb / corm / tuber or cactus / succulent with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer orange, pink and red flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular - low water. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Euphorbia lomelii
- Plant type: bulb / corm / tuber or cactus / succulent
- Plant family: euphorbiaceae
- Foliage: deciduous green
- Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
- Flowers: orange, pink and red blooms in fall, spring and summer
- Uses: houseplant
GROWING CONDITIONS for Euphorbia lomelii
- USDA Zones: 9b - 11
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
- Watering frequency: regular - low
- Soil needs: average and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens
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How to Grow Euphorbia lomelii
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- regular - low
Water Needs
- dry in summer
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- pink
- red
- orange
Flower Season
- fall
- spring
- summer
Foliage Season
- deciduous
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Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
10a-11
Size
Height: 10'-15'
Width: 10'-15'
- sun
- dry when dormant
- dry in summer
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
10a-11
Size
Height: 6"-18"
Width: 18"-36"
- sun - bright shade
- regular - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
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
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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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