About
Synadenium rubescens is an upright, succulent-stemmed shrub or small tree producing obovate, dark green leaves flushed with red or burgundy and small, inconspicuous, gland-bearing flowers. An ornamental foliage shrub for a warm, frost-free garden or large glasshouse, with very toxic latex.
About the genus
Synadenium is a genus of succulent-stemmed shrubs and small trees from tropical Africa, closely related to Euphorbia. Plants produce fleshy stems with milky, toxic latex and simple leaves that are often red-flushed, and are grown ornamentally for their bold, colourful foliage in warm, frost-free conditions.
Plant details
Suggested usesBorders, hedging, specimen planting.
Care notes
CultivationPlant in well-drained soil in sun or part shade.
PruningPrune after flowering or late winter.
PropagationPropagate by division, cuttings, or seed.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.