Photo of Euphorbia unispina foliage by Paradise Found Nursery

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Euphorbia unispina

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

  • H: 12"
  • W: 12"

planting zones

  • 9a-11

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Euphorbia unispina plant details

Euphorbia unispina is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. magenta flowers emerge. 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 unispina

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

GROWING CONDITIONS for Euphorbia unispina

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Grows into a small shrub with woody stems and interesting leaves with apical teeth at the tips. Purpleish-red cyathia, fewer spines and the leaf shape separate this species from Euphorbia poissonii.

Gardening facts about Euphorbia unispina plant

How to Grow Euphorbia unispina

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - bright shade
  • Water Needs

    • occasional - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • gritty

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • magenta
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
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