Euphorbia Species, Masai Spurge

Euphorbianeococcinea

Family
Euphorbiaceae (yoo-for-bee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Euphorbia (yoo-FOR-bee-uh)
Synonym
Monadenium coccineum
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Deciduous
Good Fall Color
Provides Winter Interest
This plant is resistant to deer
Veined
Velvet/Fuzzy
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
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)
Danger
Seed is poisonous if ingested
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Bloom Color
Pink
Rose/Mauve
Magenta (pink-purple)
Fuchsia (red-purple)
Bloom Time
Late Fall/Early Winter
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From softwood cuttings
From seed; germinate in a damp paper towel
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Vista, California(9 reports)

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
0
neutral
0
negative
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Vista, CA | December 2006 | positive

Dormant until mid-Fall. Leaves pop in mid-November and flower near end of November thrugh December.

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