Photo of Euphorbia platyclada foliage by Joe Mabel

Photo by Joe Mabel

This file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 Unported license.

Show all photos

Euphorbia platyclada

Also Known As

  • Euphorbia platyclada v. platyclada
  • Tirucallia platyclada

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

  • H: 20"-30"
  • W: 20"-30"

planting zones

  • 10a-12

More Options

Euphorbia platyclada plant details

Euphorbia platyclada is a slow-growing evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Euphorbia platyclada

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: euphorbiaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 20 IN - 30 IN - wide, 20 IN - 30 IN - tall
Uses: unique

GROWING CONDITIONS for Euphorbia platyclada

USDA Zones: 10a - 12
Sun exposure: bright shade
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A strange Madagascan euphorbia that makes long branches of segments that turn shades of pink, bronze, green and even white. Leafless except in deep shade, it will make tiny little leaflets at each branch node. Really weird plant! Looks cool in hanging baskets!
THE "DEAD PLANT" - A fleshy succulent with elongated flattened stems, growing horizontally, sometimes reaching 3-4" before branching and reaching again. Very irregular scab like texture, very interesting, unique, ugly, odd, slow growing, easy care. It is self fertile, dainty brownish yellow flowers at the stem tips , followed by explosive seed pods.
upright, clumping. This is the upright form from Madagascar, a truly unusual plant. Slow growing, but not especailly difficult. Flattened shoots up to 15 mm, freely branching, cyathia brownish, it is endangered in it's native habitat and is listed as CITES 2.

By: Kara Nursery

Rauh Prostrate form. Grows in mats in habitat in S. Madagascar. Always looks weird.

Gardening facts about Euphorbia platyclada plant

How to Grow Euphorbia platyclada

  • Sun Exposure

    • bright shade
  • Water Needs

    • drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
Mailing List
Sign Up for updates on new plant arrivals and deals

© 2010—2024 Plant Lust, LLC All Rights Reserved