Photo 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
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
By: Kara Nursery
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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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Zones
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Size
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Width: 10'-15'
- sun
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Zones
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Zones
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Size
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 20"-30"
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