Photo of Euphorbia erythrocucullata flower by Paradise Found Nursery

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Euphorbia erythrocucullata

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

  • H: 12"
  • W: 12"

planting zones

  • 9a-11

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Euphorbia erythrocucullata plant details

Euphorbia erythrocucullata is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In summer flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - bright shade and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in alkaline, gritty and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Euphorbia erythrocucullata

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: euphorbiaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 12 IN wide, 12 IN tall
Uses: caudex-forming, container plant, houseplant, tropical-looking, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Euphorbia erythrocucullata

USDA Zones: 9a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Soil needs: alkaline, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A member of the E. milii (Crown of Thorns) family with strikingly different flowers, enclosed in urn shaped red bracts half an inch long, At first I thought it was a pedilanthus species, but correctly ID'ed it as E. erythrocucullata. A Madagascar native growing on limestone. Makes an interesting caudex if kept pruned.

Gardening facts about Euphorbia erythrocucullata plant

How to Grow Euphorbia erythrocucullata

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - bright shade
  • Water Needs

    • occasional - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • alkaline
    • well-drained
    • gritty

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
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