Photo of Euphorbia phosphorea foliage by Kara Nursery

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Euphorbia phosphorea

Plant type

shrub, cactus / succulent

size

  • H: 6'-20'
  • W: 2'-6'

planting zones

  • 10a-11

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Euphorbia phosphorea plant details

Euphorbia phosphorea is an evergreen cactus / succulent or shrub with green foliage. red flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in gritty and rocky soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Euphorbia phosphorea

Plant type: cactus / succulent or shrub
Plant family: euphorbiaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 2 FT - 6 FT - wide, 6 FT - 20 FT - tall
Flowers: red blooms
Uses: container plant, houseplant, rock garden, xeric, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Euphorbia phosphorea

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

"Cumaña" - a succulent shrub from Bahia, Brazil - no thorns - insignificant flowers.

By: Kara Nursery

Gardening facts about Euphorbia phosphorea plant

How to Grow Euphorbia phosphorea

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • rocky
    • gritty

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • red
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glaucous
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