Euphorbia Species, Snow Flake, Snows of Kilimanjaro, Pasquita, White-Laced Euphorbia

Euphorbialeucocephala

Family
Euphorbiaceae (yoo-for-bee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Euphorbia (yoo-FOR-bee-uh)
Species
leucocephala (loo-koh-SEF-uh-lus)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Evergreen
Smooth
Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
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
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Fall/Early Winter
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Suitable for growing in containers
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
Direct sow as soon as the ground can be worked
Seed Collecting
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Regional

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

Los Angeles, California

Cape Coral, Florida

Hollywood, Florida

Miami, Florida(2 reports)

Pompano Beach, Florida

Port Saint Lucie, Florida

Saint Cloud, Florida

Sanford, Florida

West Palm Beach, Florida

Kihei, Hawaii

Guaynabo, Puerto Rico

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Gardener's Notes:

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J
Saint Cloud, FL | June 2017 | positive

Very nice bush. Purchased at Fairchild Tropical Gardens during one of their plant sales. Trying grow poinsettia around the base as an acc...Read More

A
West Palm Beach, FL | January 2013 | positive

This is one of my favorite plants and I can't understand why it is not more popular at nurseries in my area. I found mine as a 3-gal. Pla...Read More

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J
Guaynabo, PR | February 2011 | positive

Hello, first i want to say tha this is a very good site!! Love it!

I was looking for the name of this shrub (Euphorbia leu...Read More

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Clyde/Fines Creek, NC (Zone 5b) | February 2006 | positive

This medium to large shrub is a reliable drought tolerant late fall bloomer, Halloween to New Years. The blooms are very fragrant with a ...Read More

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T
Miami, FL | September 2005 | positive

This plant / tree (10'-15' spec) blooms based on sunlight. just after thanksgiving all leaves begin to fade and fall. they are replaced b...Read More

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