Euphorbia Species

Euphorbiaesculenta

Family
Euphorbiaceae (yoo-for-bee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Euphorbia (yoo-FOR-bee-uh)
Species
esculenta (es-kew-LEN-tuh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
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)
Danger
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Bloom Color
Pale Yellow
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Other Details
Category
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
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
Seed Collecting
Regional

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

Phoenix, Arizona

San Marino, California

Spring Valley, California

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Gardener's Notes:

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positives
0
neutral
0
negative
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Phoenix, AZ | December 2015 | positive

Central Phoenix -- I am delighted to report that Euphorbia esculenta has survived one and a half winters and one summer in my garden. It...Read More

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Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | March 2004 | positive

Great low growing Euphorbia in the caput-medusae class only with more colorful flowers. Makes an attractive pancake of a plant with shor...Read More

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