Euphorbia Species, Malayan Spurge

Fascinating spiral growth habit with sharp, toxic spines. Easily grown and propagated from cuttings. This species is often confused with ...Read MoreE. tortilis, which closely resembles E. antiquorum. Both species are found growing in close association in throughout peninsular India. Average height in the wild is 5-7m, rarely up to 20m.
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this is a relatively common and highly ornamental plant in cultivation in the US. Not sure why it's called the Malayan Spurge, but my gu...Read Moreess is it's from Malaya. However it is probably best known in India where this 'species' grows into monster trees over 20' and nearly as wide. Called E tortilis because of the characteristic twisting of the 'arms' in nice, regular spirals. Spines are short and paired. It is relatively cold sensitive as many of the Indian Euphorbias are (more tropical-like than desert plants).