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Euphorbia piscidermis
Also Known As
- Euphorbia pescaderma
- Fish Skin Euphorbia
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 5"-12"
- W: 3"-12"
planting zones
- 9b-12
Euphorbia piscidermis plant details
Euphorbia piscidermis is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green and white foliage. In summer mustard 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. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Euphorbia piscidermis
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: euphorbiaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green and white
- Mature size: 3 IN - 12 IN - wide, 5 IN - 12 IN - tall
- Flowers: mustard blooms in summer
- Uses: caudex-forming, container plant, houseplant, spiky, tropical-looking, xeric, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Euphorbia piscidermis
- USDA Zones: 9b - 12
- Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat
- Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained
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By: Stan Shebs
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By: Frank Vincentz
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By: Frank Vincentz
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How to Grow Euphorbia piscidermis
Sun Exposure
- sun - bright shade
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- white
- green
Flower Color
- mustard
Wildlife
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Landscape groups by tags
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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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