Euphorbia, Crown of Thorns, Christ Plant, Siamese Lucky Plant 'Tropical Fiesta'

Euphorbiax lomi

Family
Euphorbiaceae (yoo-for-bee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Euphorbia (yoo-FOR-bee-uh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
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
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color
Pale Yellow
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Cactus and Succulents
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
From semi-hardwood cuttings
Seed Collecting
Regional

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

Clayton, California

Sarasota, Florida

Forsyth, Georgia

West Orange, New Jersey

Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

Brenham, Texas

Santa Fe, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

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positives
0
neutral
0
negative
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West Orange, NJ (Zone 6a) | September 2006 | positive

Plant bloomed twice for me since I received it as a gift, once in mid July, and again late August to early September. I was advised to g...Read More

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Forsyth, GA (Zone 8a) | January 2005 | positive

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