Euphorbia Species

Euphorbiaviguieri

Family
Euphorbiaceae (yoo-for-bee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Euphorbia (yoo-FOR-bee-uh)
Species
viguieri (vig-GWEER-ee)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Deciduous
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
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)
Danger
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color
Inconspicuous/none
Bloom Time
N/A
Other Details
Category
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
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
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
Seed Collecting
Regional

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

Corona, California

Orange, California

Santa Ana, California

Clearwater, Florida

Lecanto, Florida

Summerland Key, Florida

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Gardener's Notes:

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positives
0
neutral
0
negative
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Spring Valley, CA (Zone 10a) | September 2004 | positive

There are many named varieties of this plant including:

E. viguieri tsimbazazae
E. viguieri viguieri
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Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | September 2004 | positive

pronounced spines along this angular-sided columnar Madagascan plant. Tends to be deciduous in winters in cultivation. Prone to rot in ...Read More

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