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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.

    By: Paradise Found Nursery

    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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    Euphorbia cotinifolia

    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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