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

Synonym:Tithymalus aphyllus

Category
Cactus and Succulents

Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Foliage Color

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)

Where to Grow

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 Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Winter

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