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Euphorbia Species, Giant Crown of Thorns

Euphorbiamilii var. hislopii

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Family

Euphorbiaceae (yoo-for-bee-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Euphorbia (yoo-FOR-bee-uh)

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Synonym

Euphorbia hislopii

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Light Shade

Foliage

Evergreen

Deciduous

Height

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Spacing

Unknown - Tell us

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

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

Red

Bloom Time

Unknown - Tell us

Other Details

Gardener's Notes:

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palmbob

Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | October 2010 | neutral

one of original wild varieties native to Madagascar with relatively large flower bracts-

smiln32

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

Leaves branch outward from the top of the spiny stem. Looks like a scary umbrella. Produces red flowers.

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