Euphorbia Species, Snow Flake, Snows of Kilimanjaro, Pasquita, White-Laced Euphorbia
Euphorbialeucocephala

Family: Euphorbiaceae (yoo-for-bee-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Euphorbia (yoo-FOR-bee-uh)
Species: leucocephala (loo-koh-SEF-uh-lus)

Category

Shrubs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Water Requirements

Unknown

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Evergreen
Smooth

Foliage Color

Unknown

Height

4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)

Spacing

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Hardiness

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 annual
Suitable for growing in containers

Danger

Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction

Bloom Color

White/Near White

Bloom Characteristics

Unknown

Bloom Size

Unknown

Bloom Time

Late Fall/Early Winter

Other details

Unknown

Soil 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-patented

Propagation Methods

Direct sow as soon as the ground can be worked

Seed Collecting

Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed