Euphorbia, Poinsettia
Euphorbiapulcherrima 'Pepride Marble'

Family: Euphorbiaceae (yoo-for-bee-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Euphorbia (yoo-FOR-bee-uh)
Species: pulcherrima (pul-KAIR-ih-muh)
Cultivar: Pepride Marble

Synonym:Poinsettia pulcherrima

Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Smooth

Foliage Color
Dark/Black

Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Where to Grow
Suitable for growing in containers

Danger
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color
Pale Pink
White/Near White
Cream/Tan

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Fall/Early Winter

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
From softwood cuttings
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