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    • Photo of Euphorbia meloformis form by Stan Shebs

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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

    Gardening facts about Euphorbia meloformis plant

    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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    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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