Overview
Euphorbia ingens is a columnar upright houseplants in the genus Euphorbia, part of the Euphorbiaceae family, with evergreen foliage. It typically grows around Higher than 12 metres tall and wider than 8 metres wide, reaching full size in around 10-20 years. Euphorbia ingens grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam and sand soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H4. It is drought resistant and low maintenance. Suggested uses include borders, containers, gravel gardens, dry shade and hot borders. It is native to Democratic Republic of the Congo, KwaZulu-Natal, Gauteng, Limpopo, Mpumalanga and North-West.
About
Euphorbia ingens, commonly known as the candelabra tree, is a striking evergreen succulent belonging to the Euphorbiaceae family. This columnar upright plant can grow taller than 12 metres with a spread exceeding 8 metres, reaching full height within 10 to 20 years. It thrives in full sun, ideally in south- or west-facing, sheltered positions with well-drained loam or sandy soils of varying pH. Drought resistant and low maintenance, Euphorbia ingens is well suited to conservatories or greenhouses and provides winter interest.
About the genus
Euphorbia is a large and diverse genus of flowering plants, commonly called spurge, in the family Euphorbiaceae.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Euphorbia
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H4
Plant details
Euphorbia ingens size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Houseplants, Cactus Succulent, Conservatory Greenhouse
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Height
- Higher than 12 metres
- Spread
- wider than 8 metres
- Time to full height
- 10-20 years
- Suggested uses
- Borders, Containers, Gravel gardens, Dry shade, Hot borders
- Native to
- Democratic Republic of the Congo, KwaZulu-Natal, Gauteng, Limpopo, Mpumalanga, North-West
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Euphorbia ingens
- Propagation
- Seed, Cuttings, Division
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Euphorbia ingens?
Euphorbia ingens prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Euphorbia ingens need?
Euphorbia ingens grows best in loam and sand soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
How big does Euphorbia ingens grow?
Euphorbia ingens reaches a height of Higher than 12 metres and a spread of wider than 8 metres. It takes around 10-20 years to reach full size.
Is Euphorbia ingens hardy in the UK?
Euphorbia ingens has an RHS hardiness rating of H4, meaning it is hardy through an average UK winter, tolerating -10 to -5°C.
How do I propagate Euphorbia ingens?
Seed, Cuttings, Division.
More in the Euphorbia genus
- Euphorbia altissimatall spurge
- Euphorbia amygdaloides 'Brithembottom'Wood Spurge
- Euphorbia characias subsp. wulfenii 'Golden Balls'Mediterranean spurge
- Euphorbia characias subsp. wulfenii 'John Tomlinson'Mediterranean Spurge
- Euphorbia eritrea
- Euphorbia hybernaIrish spurge
- Euphorbia nicicianaSpurge
- Euphorbia pilosahairy spurge
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