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    Euphorbia mauritanica

    Also Known As

    • Pencil Milkbush

    Plant type

    shrub, cactus / succulent

    size

    • H: 3'-4'
    • W: 3'-4'

    planting zones

    • 9a-12

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    Euphorbia mauritanica plant details

    Euphorbia mauritanica is an evergreen cactus / succulent or shrub with blue foliage. In winter yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in gritty and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Euphorbia mauritanica

    Plant type: cactus / succulent or shrub
    Plant family: euphorbiaceae
    Foliage: evergreen blue
    Mature size: 3 FT - 4 FT - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
    Flowers: yellow blooms in winter
    Uses: container plant, winter interest, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Euphorbia mauritanica

    USDA Zones: 9a - 12
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: occasional - low
    Resistant to: deer and rabbit
    Soil needs: gritty and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    The common name, pencil milkbush, describes the round, green branches that exude white sap when injured. A many branched shrub from South Africa, to 3-4 ft tall, with tiny evergreen leaves, silver-gray and succulent, appearing only on young stems. Midwinter flowers are yellow on stem ends. Drought tolerant. Sun and good drainage. Frost hardy in USDA zone 8 with protection.

    By: Cistus Nursery

    Sun to Light Shade. Indoor/ Outdoor (Patio). Bright Yellow.

    By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens

    Gardening facts about Euphorbia mauritanica plant

    How to Grow Euphorbia mauritanica

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • gritty

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • yellow

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Flower Season

      • winter

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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