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Pedilanthus tithymaloides

 
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Family: Euphorbiaceae (yoo-for-bee-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Pedilanthus (ped-ill-AN-thus) (Info)
Species: tithymaloides (tith-ee-mal-OY-deez) (Info)

3 vendors have this plant for sale.

8 members have or want this plant for trade.

Category:
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Cactus and Succulents

Height:
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)

Spacing:
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
15-18 in. (38-45 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)

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Danger:
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction

Bloom Color:
Red

Bloom Time:
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring

Foliage:
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Succulent

Other details:
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Suitable for growing in containers

Soil pH requirements:
Unknown - Tell us

Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods:
From softwood cuttings
Allow cut surface to callous over before planting

Seed Collecting:
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed

By onalee
Thumbnail #1 of Pedilanthus tithymaloides by onalee

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Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Brooksville, Florida
New Port Richey, Florida
Palm Bay, Florida
Broussard, Louisiana



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