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Euphorbia meloformis
Also Known As
- Euphorbia infausta
- Melon Spurge
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 6"-8"
- W: 4"-8"
planting zones
- 10a-12
Euphorbia meloformis plant details
Euphorbia meloformis is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue and green foliage. In fall, summer and winter yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun 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 meloformis
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: euphorbiaceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue and green
- Mature size: 4 IN - 8 IN - wide, 6 IN - 8 IN - tall
- Flowers: yellow blooms in fall, summer and winter
- Uses: container plant, houseplant, rock garden, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Euphorbia meloformis
- USDA Zones: 10a - 12
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat
- Soil needs: gritty, rocky and well-drained
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How to Grow Euphorbia meloformis
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
- blue
Flower Color
- yellow
Wildlife
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- winter
- fall
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
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Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
6a-10b
Size
Height: 18"-30"
Width: 18"-24"
- sun - dappled shade
- regular - drought tolerant
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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
Shrub, Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9a-12
Size
Height: 3'-4'
Width: 3'-4'
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
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