Family: Euphorbiaceae (yoo-for-bee-AY-see-ee) (Info) Genus: Euphorbia (yoo-FOR-bee-uh) (Info) Species: lactea (lak-TAY-uh) (Info) Cultivar: Red Emerald
Category: Cactus and Succulents
Height: 12-18 in. (30-45 cm) 18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing: 9-12 in. (22-30 cm) 12-15 in. (30-38 cm) 15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Hardiness: 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)
Sun Exposure: Sun to Partial Shade Light Shade
Danger: All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color: Inconspicuous/none
Bloom Time: N/A
Foliage: Deciduous
Other details: Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater Suitable for growing in containers
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: From woody stem cuttings Allow cut surface to callous over before planting By grafting
Seed Collecting: N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
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