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Euphorbia magnifica

Also Known As

  • Euphorbia magnifica
  • Monadenium magnificum

Plant type

shrub, cactus / succulent

size

  • H: 6'-12'
  • W: 3'-5'

planting zones

  • 10a-11

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Euphorbia magnifica plant details

Euphorbia magnifica is a deciduous or semi-evergreen cactus / succulent or shrub with green foliage. In spring and winter pink and red flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with mostly sun 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 magnifica

Plant type: cactus / succulent or shrub
Plant family: euphorbiaceae
Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 3 FT - 5 FT - wide, 6 FT - 12 FT - tall
Flowers: pink and red blooms in spring and winter
Uses: caudex-forming, container plant, houseplant, rock garden, spiky, xeric, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Euphorbia magnifica

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

From Tanzania, M. magnificum has a spiny stem that arises from a woody caudex.

By: Kara Nursery

Gardening facts about Euphorbia magnifica plant

How to Grow Euphorbia magnifica

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • low - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • pink
    • red
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • winter
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
    • semi-evergreen
  • Texture

    • glaucous

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Plant Type

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Zones

10a-11

Size

Height: 10'-15'

Width: 10'-15'

  • sun
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Plant Type

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Zones

10a-11

Size

Height: 6"-18"

Width: 18"-36"

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Zones

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Height: 2'-8'

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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

Height: 20"-30"

Width: 20"-30"

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Zones

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Size

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