Euphorbia Species

Euphorbiabongolavensis

Family
Euphorbiaceae (yoo-for-bee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Euphorbia (yoo-FOR-bee-uh)
Species
bongolavensis (bon-goh-la-VEN-sis)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Hardiness
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Bloom Color
Pale Yellow
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Other Details
Category
Trees
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Burgundy/Maroon
Where to Grow
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
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

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

Spring Valley, California

Tarzana, California

Fort Worth, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

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0
neutral
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| April 2006 | positive

Euphorbia bongolavaensis is an endemic species from NW Madagascar. This rare plant seem to be a sub-xeric and grows quite well in partial...Read More

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Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | October 2003 | positive

This has been a potted plant for me now more than a year and though very slow growing is attractive and has uniquely colored leaves with ...Read More

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