Euphorbia, Crown of Thorns
Euphorbia 'Harlequin'

Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage
Evergreen

Foliage Color
Blue-Green

Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
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)

Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual

Danger
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling

Bloom Color
Pink
Chartreuse (yellow-green)
White/Near White

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Blooms all year

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods
Allow cut surface to callous over before planting

Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed