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Euphorbiameloformis subsp. valida

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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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Synonym
Euphorbia valida
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
This plant is resistant to deer
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 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
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Bloom Color
Pale Green
Chartreuse (yellow-green)
Inconspicuous/none
Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Other Details
Category
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

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Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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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
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Seed Collecting
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

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

Tucson, Arizona

Reseda, California

Thousand Oaks, California

Metairie, Louisiana

Broaddus, Texas

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palmbob
Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | November 2004 | positive

Fairly cold tolerant little columnar plant- did well for me in zone 9b down to 24F right next to other succulents that 'melted' in the fr...Read More

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lynxx
| May 2003 | positive

Lovely and unusual plant for outdoors in a dry climate. Plants are dioecius, that is, seperate male and female plants occur.

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