Euphorbia Species

Euphorbiastellata

Family
Euphorbiaceae (yoo-for-bee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Euphorbia (yoo-FOR-bee-uh)
Species
stellata (stell-AY-tuh)
Synonym
Euphorbia radiata
Euphorbia scolopendrea
Euphorbia uncinata
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
12-15 in. (30-38 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)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Bloom Color
Green
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
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
By dividing the rootball
From leaf cuttings
From softwood cuttings
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Seed Collecting
Regional

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

Phoenix, Arizona

Irvine, California

Reseda, California

Vista, California(9 reports)

Grenoble, Rhône-Alpes

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Gardener's Notes:

4
positives
0
neutral
0
negative
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Phoenix, AZ | December 2015 | positive

Central Phoenix -- Although I report this plant as growing in Phoenix, mine is in a pot, not in the ground. It summers under a canvas co...Read More

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Vista, CA | August 2006 | positive

E. stellata is easy to grow. It benefits from frequent light fertilization during growing season.

This specimen has been ...Read More

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Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | July 2006 | positive

This is a surprisingly easy to grow plant, being both a caudiciform and medusoid, outdoors here in Southern California. It sits in a pot...Read More

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Northern California, CA | August 2003 | positive

Like all Euphorbia HANDLE WITH CARE, the latex/sap is dangerous and can cause skin rash, itching and general discomfort.

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