Firestick Plant (Pencil Cactus): How To Grow And Care For Euphorbia Tirucalli
The pencil cactus (aka Euphorbia tirucalli or ET) is a rugged succulent plant that can grow to over 30 feet high in the wild. This versatile plant has many names,
Euphorbia Archives
Devils Backbone Plant: How To Grow The Curious Pedilanthus Tithymaloides
The Devil’s Backbone plant – Pedilanthus tithymaloides [ped-ill-AN-thus tih-ee-mal-OY-deez] with its zig-zag stems give it a distinct look. The plant is native to the subtropical regions of Central America and
Cushion Spurge: How To Grow and Care For Euphorbia Polychroma
Euphorbia Polychroma [yoo-FOR-bee-uh, pol-ee-KROH-muh] is an herbaceous, perennial flowering Euphorbia plant species from the family Euphorbiaceae. Native to east, southeast, and central Europe, Turkey, and Libya, the plant is also known as
Euphorbia Resinifera Care: Growing the Resin Spurge
Euphorbia resinifera is a low-growing evergreen, succulent. Resinifera has a thick four-sided stem and resembles a cactus but isn’t a cactus. This plant belongs to the sizeable Euphorbiaceae family. It’s
Is The Devil’s Backbone Plant Poisonous?
Pedilanthus tithymaloides a broadleaf evergreen succulent hailing from the West Indies. It is commonly known as the Devil’s Backbone plant or Redbird Flower. The plant is a member of the
How Toxic Is The Firestick Plant? The Details
Euphorbia tirucalli has common names such as Firestick Plant, Pencil Cactus, Milk Bush, Naked Lady, Pencil Tree, Malabar Tree, and like most members of the Euphorbiaceae family is an interesting, attractive, easy-care plant
Euphorbia Trigona: African Milk Tree Exotic and Sometimes Dangerous
African Milk Tree cactus (Euphorbia trigona) is a tall, rugged, easy-care plant with thorns. The African milk tree (Euphorbia trigona) is native to Central Africa. It is often grown as a
Want To Master Euphorbia Ingens African Candelabra Care?
Euphorbia ingens, also referred to as the candelabra tree cactus, belongs to the family Euphorbiaceae, the spurge family, and genus Euphorbia. Native to South Africa, these plants are found in the
Growing Euphorbia Ascot Rainbow: Learn Euphorbia Martinii Care
Euphorbia Ascot Rainbow is an evergreen, bushy sub-shrub from the family Euphorbiaceae, originating from Australia. It is well-known for its distinctive variegated foliage and ornamental flowers, which is why an Australian
Coral Cactus Care: Growing Euphorbia Lactea Cristata
Euphorbia lactea cristata [yoo-FOR-bee-uh, lak-TAY-uh, kris-TAY-tuh] or Coral Cactus is not a cactus. Instead, it is a type of Euphorbia plant belonging to the family Euphorbiaceae and related to the:
Euphorbia Lactea Care: How To Grow Dragon Bone Cactus
Euphorbia lactea is a type of spurge, the common name for the Euphorbia plant genus and Euphorbiaceae family, often reaching up to 16’ feet. Euphorbia lactea has many common names:
How to Grow and Care for Euphorbia Marginata (Snow on the Mountain)
Euphorbia marginata is a member of the family Euphorbiaceae. The Euphorbia plant’s genus name is thought to be in honor of Euphorbius, who was the physician of the king of
Euphorbia Antisyphilitica Care: All About Growing Candelilla
Euphorbia antisyphilitica [yoo-FOR-bee-uh, an-tee-sif-ih-LY-tih-kuh], also known as Candelilla, is a perennial plant and a member of the spurge, poinsettia family Euphorbiaceae, and native to the Chihuahuan desert. Its natural range
Euphorbia Cotinifolia Care: How To Grow The Red-Leaf Euphorbia
Euphorbia cotinifolia (botanical name) [yoo-FOR-bee-uh, kot-in-ih-FOH-lee-uh] is a leafy plant with interesting heart-shaped leaves. Native to South America and Mexico, this broadleaf tropical shrub can reach 10’ – 15’ feet tall
Growing Euphorbia Characias: How To Care For Mediterranean Spurge
Euphorbia characias wulfenii (yoo-FOR-bee-uh kar-RAY-see-as wool-FEN-ee-eye) also known as Mediterranean spurge, hails from Turkey, the Balkans, and southern Europe. This herbaceous perennial is a member of the Euphorbiaceae (yoo-for-bee-AY-see-ee) a
Euphorbia Myrsinites – The Myrtle Spurge An Invasive Plant?
The myrtle spurge botanically Euphorbia myrsinites (yoo-FOR-bee-uh myrsinites) is an herbaceous evergreen perennial which hails from southeastern Europe and Asia minor. It is a member of the succulent Euphorbia genus part of the family Euphorbiaceae.
Gopher Plant Care: Learn How To Grow Euphorbia Rigida
Commonly known as the gopher plant, Euphorbia rigida (yew-FORB-ee-ah RIJ-id-ah) formerly known as Euphorbia biglandulosa is a perennial succulent. Other common names include: Silver spurge Upright Myrtle Spurge Gopher Spurge
Euphorbia Neriifolia Care: Growing The Indian Spurge Tree
Euphorbia neriifolia (yoo-FOR-bee-uh ner-ee-eye-FOH-lee-uh), more commonly known as Hedge Euphorbia, belongs to the family Euphorbiaceae (euphorbia plants). This euphorbia species has a variety of common names: Indian Spurge Tree Oleander
Euphorbia Caput-Medusae: Growing The Exotic Looking Medusa Cactus
Euphorbia Caput-Medusae (You-phor-Bi-ya Ca-put me-Dus-Sa) is an exotic-looking plant from the family Euphorbiaceae and Euphorbia plant (Spurge) genus. Its distinctive foliage and interesting appearance has earned this species several common
Euphorbia Plants: Growing and Care Of Spiny, Succulent Spurge Plants
Euphorbia (eu-four’-bi-ah) plants come from the genus Euphorbiaceae (eu-four-bi-ay’-see-ee) that is made up of a diverse and unusual group of plants. More than 1600 species of Euphorbia plants (spurge family)
Euphorbia Obesa: Growing the Unique Baseball Euphorbia
Euphorbia Obesa plant [yoo-FOR-bee-uh oh-BEE-suh] known also as the baseball Euphorbia is a shrubby species. It belongs to the Euphorbia genus along with the Crown of Thorns cactus and originates