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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
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
By: Cistus Nursery
By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens
Garden photo gallery of Euphorbia mauritanica
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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
Landscape groups by tags
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aka Caribbean Copper Plant, Tropical Smoke Bush, Tropical Spurge
Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
10a-11
Size
Height: 10'-15'
Width: 10'-15'
- sun
- dry when dormant
- dry in summer
aka Euphorbia cylindrifolia v. tuberifera
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
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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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
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