Euphorbia, Green Coral Plant 'Arm Crest'

Euphorbiaflanaganii

Family
Euphorbiaceae (yoo-for-bee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Euphorbia (yoo-FOR-bee-uh)
Species
flanaganii (flan-uh-GAN-ee-eye)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 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
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Bloom Color
Inconspicuous/none
Bloom Time
N/A
Other Details
Category
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Suitable for growing in containers
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
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

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

Huntington Beach, California

San Jose, California

Spring Valley, California

Thousand Oaks, California

Cape Coral, Florida

Burleson, Texas

Victoria, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

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positives
0
neutral
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Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | September 2004 | positive

Easy to grow plant in So Cal- in pots or in ground. Does well in sun or shade, but tends to burn in really hot summer sun, especially if...Read More

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Northern California, CA | August 2003 | positive

Native to South Africa this is the crested version of Euphorbia flanaganii, will sometimes throw out a small "Medusa Head" arm to reveal ...Read More

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