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Euphorbia horrida
Also Known As
- African Milk Barrel
Plant type
shrub, cactus / succulent
size
- H: 2'-5'
- W: 1'-5'
planting zones
- 9a-12
Euphorbia horrida plant details
Euphorbia horrida is an evergreen cactus / succulent or shrub with blue and green foliage. In summer green, pink and yellow flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun - bright shade and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in gritty, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Euphorbia horrida
- Plant type: cactus / succulent or shrub
- Plant family: euphorbiaceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue and green
- Mature size: 1 FT - 5 FT - wide, 2 FT - 5 FT - tall
- Flowers: green, pink and yellow blooms in summer
- Uses: container plant, houseplant, long-blooming, rock garden, spiky, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Euphorbia horrida
- USDA Zones: 9a - 12
- Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat
- Soil needs: gritty, rocky and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
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Gardening facts about Euphorbia horrida plant
How to Grow Euphorbia horrida
Sun Exposure
- sun - bright shade
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
- blue
Flower Color
- pink
- yellow
- green
Wildlife
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous
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Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
10a-11
Size
Height: 10'-15'
Width: 10'-15'
- sun
- dry when dormant
- dry in summer
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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
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
10a-12
Size
Height: 20"-30"
Width: 20"-30"
- bright shade
- drought tolerant
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Plant Type
Shrub, Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9a-12
Size
Height: 3'-4'
Width: 3'-4'
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
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