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    • Photo of Euphorbia heterochroma foliage by Paradise Found Nursery

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    Euphorbia heterochroma

    Plant type

    cactus / succulent

    size

    • H: 12"
    • W: 12"

    planting zones

    • 9a-11

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    Euphorbia heterochroma plant details

    Euphorbia heterochroma is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green and variegated foliage. Grows well with sun - bright shade and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Euphorbia heterochroma

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

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Euphorbia heterochroma

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

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    A spiny euphorbia shrub with rectangular branches and beautiful patterns. Light green zig zag markings going up and down each branch on each side, set on dark green background. Extremely attractive and easy to grow! Tolerates significant drought, heat, and neglect. Looks best in full sun.

    By: Paradise Found Nursery

    Gardening facts about Euphorbia heterochroma plant

    How to Grow Euphorbia heterochroma

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - bright shade

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • gritty

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • variegated
      • green

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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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
    Photo of Euphorbia cotinifolia foliage by Forest & Kim Starr
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    Euphorbia cylindrifolia ssp. tuberifera

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

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    10a-12

    Size

    Height: 2'-8'

    Width: 2'-6'

    • sun - bright shade
    • occasional
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Euphorbia hedyotoides foliage, form by Frank Vincentz
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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
    Photo of Euphorbia platyclada foliage by Joe Mabel
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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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