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Hardiness: USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F) 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: Sun to Partial Shade
Danger: Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Bloom Color: Gold (Yellow-Orange)
Bloom Time: Late Winter/Early Spring Mid Spring Late Spring/Early Summer
Foliage: Deciduous Variegated Succulent
Other details: Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
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: Allow cut surface to callous over before planting
On Oct 31, 2008, BayAreaTropics from Hayward, CA wrote:
I'm trying this for the second time here in the bay area.The first time it rotted in it's pot one winter. This time I planted them in ground with other tender succulents.That's another point,I really have strong doubts it is hardy to 20f. I would guess like most tropical Euphorbia's, below freezing is close to certain death more or less. Planting a day before November isn't best timing!,but this is California where if it isn't hot or cold..then its always in the middle.
On Dec 30, 2006, palmbob from Tarzana, CA (Zone 9b) wrote:
Here in southern California this one doesnt' need much frost protection, but guess it depends on what the low gets to. So far, lows into the high to mid 20s don't affect this plant much. It is prone to rot when it's not growing much and overwhatered, but that seems to be a warm weather problem for me. EAsy plant here- great for pots and for landscaping as well. Tolerates a good deal of drought, but has its limits there, and have seen many kill their plants by never watering them. Handles full sun, here, too, even if over 110F. Not quite as reliable in a very shady situation, particularly if moist, or planted in soils that hold a lot of moisture.
On May 31, 2005, hanna1 from Castro Valley, CA (Zone 9a) wrote:
Needs frost protection in Phoenix. Min. temp. is 45F. Light shade. Keep drier in Winter. Propagation thru cuttings, seeds. Take branch in Summer, wash latex, let dry for a week & plant. Do not water the cutting until it shows a fair amount of growth. If temps are low, may not be any growth for several months. Be patient!
From South Africa (Little Karoo & Southern Cape area).
A great addition, it's color is great against the green variety.
On Aug 28, 2003, Happenstance from Northern, CA (Zone 10a) wrote:
An elegant cousin with white-green coloration. Given outdoor direct sun it takes on a pinkish caste. It's a beauty!
Like all Euphorbia HANDLE WITH CARE, the latex/sap is dangerous and can cause skin rash, itching and general discomfort.
Regional...
This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:
Tucson, Arizona Canoga Park, California Capistrano Beach, California Castro Valley, California Clayton, California Clovis, California Fairfield, California Fremont, California Hayward, California Redlands, California Reseda, California Riverside, California San Diego, California San Leandro, California Tarzana, California
6 members have or want this plant for trade.
