Euphorbia Species

Euphorbiavirosa

Family
Euphorbiaceae (yoo-for-bee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Euphorbia (yoo-FOR-bee-uh)
Species
virosa (vir-OH-suh)
Synonym
Euphorbia bellica
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Spacing
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
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
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
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
Seed Collecting
Regional

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

Mesa, Arizona

Phoenix, Arizona

Reseda, California

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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S
| December 2012 | neutral

i really want this plant and cant find it any where in the UK

G
Mesa, AZ | July 2006 | positive

A very tough plant. Have grown it in a very remote area on the outskirts of Phoenix, AZ where temps regularly fall below freezing in wint...Read More

P
Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | March 2004 | positive

Cool looking clumper with tall, angular columns up to 9' and vicious long, stiff paired spines. Supposedly has a bad odor (virosa means ...Read More

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