Euphorbia Species, Monadenium

Euphorbiaritchiei

Family
Euphorbiaceae (yoo-for-bee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Euphorbia (yoo-FOR-bee-uh)
Species
ritchiei (RICH-ee-eye)
Synonym
Monadenium ritchiei
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Deciduous
Smooth
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Pale Pink
Pink
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early 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
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From herbaceous stem cuttings
Allow cut surface to callous over before planting
Seed Collecting
Regional

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

Chandler, Arizona

Tucson, Arizona

Lakewood, California

Sarasota, Florida

Seminole, Florida

Metairie, Louisiana

Grenoble, Rhône-Alpes

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Gardener's Notes:

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positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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Shepherdsville, KY | December 2021 | positive

I have a large clump, so I decided to leave a few outside sheltered from frost and rain. So far they’ve survived a couple of months alm...Read More

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Trumbull, CT | January 2008 | positive

I love this Plant
It is easy to grow and does best in a regular clay pot. It will rot when over watered but when left to itself wi...Read More

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Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | April 2004 | neutral

Kenyan succulent with short, very knobby pale green columns. Very prone to rot (personal experience) so water only once soil dry. Also ...Read More

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