Euphorbia bracteata

Also Known As

Pedilanthus bracteata
Pedilanthus pavonis
Candelilla
Jacob's Ladder
Little Bird Plant
Tall Lady Slipper

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

H: 4'-8'
W: 3'-4'

planting zones

9b-12

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Euphorbia bracteata plant details

Euphorbia bracteata is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In fall and summer pink flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Euphorbia bracteata

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: euphorbiaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 3 FT - 4 FT - wide, 4 FT - 8 FT - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in fall and summer
Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, houseplant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Euphorbia bracteata

USDA Zones: 9b - 12
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: deer, heat and humidity
Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Arching spikes of large showy pink to red bracts enclose small green bird shaped flowers and are produced throughout the warmer months. The Tall Slipper Plant or Little Bird Plant produces rounded, deep green foliage along its dark green, thick and smooth stems. This easy to grow Mexican succulent naturally develops into a many-stemmed vase shaped form once mature. The Tall Slipper Plant is a close cousin of the Redbird Cactus and makes an easy container plant where not hardy. For best results provide the Candelilla with a fast draining cactus-like soil and full to partial sun out of doors. It is considered tolerant of mild frosts and hardened off plants are known to take temperatures as low as 25 °F for short periods. Well-established plants may return from the base if frozen to the ground where winters are mild.