Euphorbia Species
Euphorbiaopuntioides

Family: Euphorbiaceae (yoo-for-bee-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Euphorbia (yoo-FOR-bee-uh)
Species: opuntioides (op-un-shee--OY-deez)

Category
Cactus and Succulents

Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Sun Exposure

Foliage
Grown for foliage

Foliage Color

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

Spacing

Hardiness

Where to Grow

Danger
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction

Bloom Color
Maroon/Burgundy

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Summer

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