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    • Photo of Euphorbia cylindrifolia ssp. tuberifera flower, foliage, form by Frank Vincentz

    Photo by Frank Vincentz

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    Euphorbia cylindrifolia ssp. tuberifera

    Also Known As

    • Euphorbia cylindrifolia v. tuberifera

    Plant type

    cactus / succulent

    size

    • H: 6"-18"
    • W: 18"-36"

    planting zones

    • 10a-11

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    Euphorbia cylindrifolia ssp. tuberifera plant details

    Euphorbia cylindrifolia ssp. tuberifera is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green, pink, purple and variegated foliage. In summer yellow flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun - bright shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Euphorbia cylindrifolia ssp. tuberifera

    Plant type: cactus / succulent
    Plant family: euphorbiaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green, pink, purple and variegated
    Mature size: 18 IN - 36 IN - wide, 6 IN - 18 IN - tall
    Flowers: yellow blooms in summer
    Uses: caudex-forming, container plant, houseplant, rare, spiky, tropical-looking, unique, xeric, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Euphorbia cylindrifolia ssp. tuberifera

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

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Small, canoe shaped leaves with a narrow groove down the center. The cylindrical shape of the leaf is distinct, and can range from light pink, to magenta, to dark green. This species is tuberous, forming large turnip shaped roots (caudex) and shorter stems than cylindrifolia ssp cylindrifolia.

    By: Paradise Found Nursery

    Rauh A tuberous rooted species with cylindrical leaves. Another great collector plant that forms a caudex up to 10cm wide.

    By: Rare Plant Research

    Gardening facts about Euphorbia cylindrifolia ssp. tuberifera plant

    How to Grow Euphorbia cylindrifolia ssp. tuberifera

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - bright shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • variegated
      • pink
      • green
      • purple

    • Flower Color

      • yellow

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glaucous

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    Plant Type

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    Zones

    10a-11

    Size

    Height: 10'-15'

    Width: 10'-15'

    • sun
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    • dry in summer
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    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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    Euphorbia platyclada

    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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    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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    Euphorbia tirucalli

    aka Euphorbia 'Sticks of Fire, Euphorbia tirucallii, Milk Bush, Pencil Cactus, Rubber Hedge Euphorbia, Sticks on Fire

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub, Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    10a-12

    Size

    Height: 6'-30'

    Width: 3'-20'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    • dry in winter
    Photo of Euphorbia tirucalli foliage by Karl Gercens III
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