Euphorbia Species, Tolda, Leafless Spurge, Milk Hedge, Candelabra Cactus

Euphorbiaaphylla

Family
Euphorbiaceae (yoo-for-bee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Euphorbia (yoo-FOR-bee-uh)
Species
aphylla (a-FIL-uh)
Synonym
Tirucalia aphylla
Tithymalus aphyllus
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
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
Seed is poisonous if ingested
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
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
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Winter
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
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From seed; stratify if sowing indoors
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Regional

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

San Marino, California

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

Interesting leafless but multibranched Euphorbia, sort of like a miniature pencil cactus- makes a 1-2' shrub. Does well in zone 9b in Pa...Read More

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