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Euphorbia milii 'Jerry's Choice'

Also Known As

  • Crown of Thorns

Plant type

shrub, cactus / succulent

size

  • H: 12"-36"
  • W: 15"-24"

planting zones

  • 9a-11

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Euphorbia milii 'Jerry's Choice' plant details

Euphorbia milii 'Jerry's Choice' is an evergreen cactus / succulent or shrub with burgundy and green foliage. In fall, spring and summer red flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Euphorbia milii 'Jerry's Choice'

Plant type: cactus / succulent or shrub
Plant family: euphorbiaceae
Foliage: evergreen burgundy and green
Mature size: 15 IN - 24 IN - wide, 12 IN - 36 IN - tall
Flowers: red blooms in fall, spring and summer
Uses: container plant, houseplant, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Euphorbia milii 'Jerry's Choice'

USDA Zones: 9a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: low
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

Gardening facts about Euphorbia milii 'Jerry's Choice' plant

How to Grow Euphorbia milii 'Jerry's Choice'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • low - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • gritty

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
    • burgundy
  • Flower Color

    • red
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
    • fall
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glaucous

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Zones

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Size

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Width: 10'-15'

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Zones

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