About
An upright, bushy, succulent shrub with fleshy green stems and narrowly elliptic, pale green leaves to 15cm in length, edged with white or pale pink.
About the genus
Euphorbia can be annuals, perennials, shrubs or succulents, with milky sap and small flowers held within cupped, often colourful bracts
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeLoam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectSouth-facing, North-facing, West-facing, East-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH1B
Plant details
Plant typeCactus Succulent, Houseplants
HabitBushy
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height5-10 years
Suggested usesHouseplants, Patio and container plants
ToxicityHumans/Pets: IRRITANT to skin/eye, harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling. For further information and contact numbers regarding pets, see the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants
Care notes
CultivationGrow under glass in a peat-free, loam-based potting compost with added organic matter and sharp sand, in full light. Water moderately in spring and summer and apply a balanced liquid fertilzer monthly. Keep barely moist in autumn and winter. See houseplant cacti and succulent cultivation for further details
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by seed or stem tip cuttings
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease- free