Photo of Euphorbia bougheyi foliage by Kara Nursery

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Euphorbia bougheyi

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

  • H: 4'-6'
  • W: 3'-4'

planting zones

  • 9b-11

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Euphorbia bougheyi plant details

Euphorbia bougheyi is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. Features glaucous and glossy texture. Grows well with bright shade - dappled shade and low water. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in gritty, rocky and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Euphorbia bougheyi

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: euphorbiaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 3 FT - 4 FT - wide, 4 FT - 6 FT - tall
Uses: architectural, rare

GROWING CONDITIONS for Euphorbia bougheyi

USDA Zones: 9b - 11
Sun exposure: bright shade - dappled shade
Watering frequency: low
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: gritty, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A tree Euphorbia with segmented, flat, wavy, green branches that are 2- to 3-angled, covered in small, sharp spines and bright yellow cyathia (flowers). Grows into a large tree and will form "bark" at the base as it ages. Prefers medium to deeper shade, will burn easily. Also known as Ribbon Cactus. Native to Mozambique.

Gardening facts about Euphorbia bougheyi plant

How to Grow Euphorbia bougheyi

  • Sun Exposure

    • bright shade - dappled shade
  • Water Needs

    • low
  • Water Needs

    • dry in summer
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • rocky
    • gritty

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glaucous
    • glossy
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