Family: Euphorbiaceae
(yoo-for-bee-AY-see-ee) Genus: Euphorbia (yoo-FOR-bee-uh) Species: tirucalli (tee-roo-KAL-ee) Cultivar: Rosea Synonym:Euphorbia rhipsaloides Synonym:Euphorbia viminalis
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Category Cactus and SucculentsWater Requirements Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscapingSun Exposure Full SunFoliage DeciduousUnknown Foliage Color Orange/ApricotPink/Rose Height 24-36 in. (60-90 cm)36-48 in. (90-120 cm) 4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m) Spacing 36-48 in. (90-120 cm)4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m) Hardiness USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F) USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F) USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F) USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F) |
Where to Grow Can be grown as an annualSuitable for growing in containers Danger Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reactionBloom Color RedPale Yellow Bloom Characteristics UnknownBloom Size UnknownBloom Time Late Spring/Early SummerOther details UnknownSoil pH requirements 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline) Patent Information Non-patentedPropagation Methods From herbaceous stem cuttingsSeed Collecting Bag seedheads to capture ripening seedProperly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored |