Photo of Euphorbia mayuranathanii foliage by Frank Vincentz

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Euphorbia mayuranathanii

Also Known As

  • Euphorbia mayuranathani
  • Euphorbia mayurnathanii

Plant type

shrub, cactus / succulent

size

  • H: 15'
  • W: 12'

planting zones

  • 10a-11

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Euphorbia mayuranathanii plant details

Euphorbia mayuranathanii is an evergreen cactus / succulent or shrub with green foliage. In winter yellow flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty and rocky soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Euphorbia mayuranathanii

Plant type: cactus / succulent or shrub
Plant family: euphorbiaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 12 FT wide, 15 FT tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in winter
Uses: container plant, houseplant, rock garden, xeric, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Euphorbia mayuranathanii

USDA Zones: 10a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: average, gritty and rocky

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A tree Euphorbia from India, considered extinct in the wild.

By: Kara Nursery

Gardening facts about Euphorbia mayuranathanii plant

How to Grow Euphorbia mayuranathanii

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - bright shade
  • Water Needs

    • drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • rocky
    • gritty

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • winter
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glaucous

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