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Euphorbiaviguieri

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Family
Euphorbiaceae (yoo-for-bee-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Euphorbia (yoo-FOR-bee-uh)
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Species
viguieri (vig-GWEER-ee)
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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

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Size

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Other details

Unknown - Tell us

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

Unknown - Tell us

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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RWhiz
Spring Valley, CA (Zone 10a) | September 2004 | positive

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palmbob
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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