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Euphorbiasubmamillaris

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Euphorbia submamillaris by Happenstance
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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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Species
submamillaris (sub-mam-il-LAIR-iss)
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Synonym
Euphorbia cereiformis var. submamillaris
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 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
Red
Maroon/Burgundy
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Other Details
Category
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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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 herbaceous stem cuttings
Seed Collecting

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palmbob
Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | February 2004 | positive

Attractive groundcover Euphorbia- colonies of small, closely packed columns with a few spines and deep maroon flowers in winter. Plants ...Read More

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Happenstance
Northern California, CA | August 2003 | positive

Like all Euphorbia HANDLE WITH CARE, the latex/sap is dangerous and can cause skin rash, itching and general discomfort.

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