Euphorbia decaryi var. spirosticha

Also Known As

Euphorbia decaryi v. spirosticha

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

H: 6"-12"
W: 12"

planting zones

9b-11

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Euphorbia decaryi var. spirosticha plant details

Euphorbia decaryi var. spirosticha is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In summer pink flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Euphorbia decaryi var. spirosticha

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: euphorbiaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 12 IN wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, dwarf, houseplant, rock garden, tropical-looking, xeric, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Euphorbia decaryi var. spirosticha

USDA Zones: 9b - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Resistant to: deer, heat
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A Madagascar miniature that produces many stolons with thickly succulent little crinkly leaves. Absolutely adorable. Foliage is very colorful.

By: Paradise Found Nursery

A succulent with rough irregular stems bearing slender wavy edged leaves, folded and crisp, producing stems with very dainty tiny bell shaped light pink flowers having yellow centers. A very unusual plant.

By: Accents for Home and Garden

A Madagascar native with miniature corky spiralling stems and thick dark crinkled succulent leaves with raised veins; cyathophylls are a soft tan, hanging like small bells. Quite effective in a small bonsai pot.

By: Kara Nursery

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