Euphorbia Species
Euphorbiaatrox

Family: Euphorbiaceae (yoo-for-bee-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Euphorbia (yoo-FOR-bee-uh)
Species: atrox (A-troks)

Category
Cactus and Succulents

Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Foliage Color

Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

Hardiness

Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual

Danger
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction

Bloom Color
Inconspicuous/none

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer

Other details

Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods
From woody stem cuttings
From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium
By grafting

Seed Collecting
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed