Euphorbia Species

Euphorbiaaeruginosa

Family
Euphorbiaceae (yoo-for-bee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Euphorbia (yoo-FOR-bee-uh)
Species
aeruginosa (air-oo-jin-OH-suh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Succulent
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 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
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Bronze
Dark/Black
Where to Grow
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 woody stem cuttings
Allow cut surface to callous over before planting
From seed; stratify if sowing indoors
Seed Collecting
Regional

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

Phoenix, Arizona

Tucson, Arizona

Brea, California

Cincinnati, Ohio

Grenoble, Rhône-Alpes

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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(Zone 7a) | December 2008 | positive

Initially I planted it in a pot. It looked really nothing special. After I transplanted it in a wall planter. Its look changes totally, v...Read More

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

THis is basically a weed in S Africa, but a collectible here. It has bright, ornamental yellow flowers in winter, and some coloration of ...Read More

H
Cincinnati, OH (Zone 6b) | January 2004 | positive

Origin is South Africa (Mpumalanga).
Very easy to grow but as w/ many Euphorbia be careful of over-watering in the dormant season....Read More

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