Photo of Euphorbia neococcinea flower by Kara Nursery

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Euphorbia neococcinea

Also Known As

  • Monadenium coccimeum
  • Monadenium coccineum
  • Masai Spurge
  • Masai Spurge

Plant type

shrub, cactus / succulent

size

  • H: 2'-3'
  • W: 2'-3'

planting zones

  • 10a-11

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Euphorbia neococcinea plant details

Euphorbia neococcinea is a broadleaf evergreen or semi-evergreen cactus / succulent or shrub with green foliage. In winter magenta, pink and red flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Euphorbia neococcinea

Plant type: cactus / succulent or shrub
Plant family: euphorbiaceae
Foliage: evergreen or semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: magenta, pink and red blooms in winter
Uses: caudex-forming, container plant, houseplant, rock garden, spiky, xeric, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Euphorbia neococcinea

USDA Zones: 10a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: low
Resistant to: heat
Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Light Shade. Indoor/ Outdoor (Patio). Pink-Red.

By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens

Gardening facts about Euphorbia neococcinea plant

How to Grow Euphorbia neococcinea

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • low - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • pink
    • red
    • magenta
  • Flower Season

    • winter
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
    • semi-evergreen
  • Texture

    • glaucous

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Plant Type

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Zones

10a-11

Size

Height: 10'-15'

Width: 10'-15'

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Plant Type

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Zones

10a-11

Size

Height: 6"-18"

Width: 18"-36"

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  • dry in summer
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Zones

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Height: 2'-8'

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Plant Type

Cactus / Succulent

Zones

10a-12

Size

Height: 20"-30"

Width: 20"-30"

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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

Height: 3'-4'

Width: 3'-4'

  • sun - mostly sun
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