Euphorbia Species

Euphorbiaofficinarum subsp. echinus

Family
Euphorbiaceae (yoo-for-bee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Euphorbia (yoo-FOR-bee-uh)
Synonym
Euphorbia echinus
Euphorbia hernandez-pachecoi
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 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
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color
Maroon/Burgundy
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
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
From softwood cuttings
Allow cut surface to callous over before planting
Seed Collecting
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

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

Reseda, California

Spring Valley, California

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| July 2010 | neutral

I am moroccan with an american education. And talking about euphorbia echinus I would like to contradict you saying that it is poisionous...Read More

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Oklahoma City, OK (Zone 7a) | November 2004 | neutral

Well-drained soil required. Hardy branching habit.

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

Commonly available, spiny, columnar, branching species from Morroco- this plant is often sold at garden outlet centers though I have yet ...Read More

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