Euphorbia Species

Euphorbiasquarrosa

Family
Euphorbiaceae (yoo-for-bee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Euphorbia (yoo-FOR-bee-uh)
Species
squarrosa (skwa-RO-suh)
Synonym
Euphorbia mamillosa
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
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
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color
Green
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Other Details
Category
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
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
Seed Collecting
Regional

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

Phoenix, Arizona

Spring Valley, California

Grenoble, Rhône-Alpes

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Gardener's Notes:

1
positive
1
neutral
0
negative
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(Zone 10b) | October 2005 | neutral

Thick,subterranean caudex with numerous prostata or erect stem 4-15cm long with pairs of thorns 1-4 cm long on margins;rudimantary,cadoco...Read More

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Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | October 2004 | positive

Excellent pot specimen, but also does OK in the garden setting if given space to show off. SMall, caudiciform plant with long, trailing ...Read More

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