Euphorbia Species

Euphorbiahamata

Family
Euphorbiaceae (yoo-for-bee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Euphorbia (yoo-FOR-bee-uh)
Species
hamata (ham-AH-tuh)
Synonym
Dactylanthes hamata
Dactylanthes medusa
Euphorbia cervicornis
Euphorbia peltigera
Medusea hamata
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Deciduous
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 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
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Bloom Color
Chartreuse (yellow-green)
Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Late Fall/Early Winter
Mid Winter
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:

Reseda, California

San Marino, California

Spring Valley, California

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
0
neutral
0
negative
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Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | March 2009 | positive

attractive drooping/ sprawling Euphorbia 'made' for pot culture they way the 'branches' pour over the edges of the pot and hang down. Th...Read More

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Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | May 2005 | positive

This is a nice pot plant, but in the ground, becomes a messy, twisted mass of pale green knobby branches. Not totally sure of its cold h...Read More

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