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Euphorbia tirucalli (Indian Tree Spurge, Naked Lady, Pencil Plant)

Type: Species | Edit History      Plant ID - 502550



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Scientific Classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Euphorbiales
Family: Euphorbiaceae
Genus: Euphorbia
Species: Euphorbia tirucalli
 
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Plant Types edit
  • Drought Tolerant
  • Evergreen
  • Houseplant
  • Ornamental
  • Tree
  • Tropical
Zones / Hardiness edit
  • 9a (to 25 F / -4 C)
  • 9b (to 30 F / -1 C)
  • 10a (to 35 F / 2 C)
  • 10b (to 40 F / 4 C)
  • 11 (Above 40 F / Above 4 C)
Height (Maximum) edit
  • 20 to 40 feet (6 to 12 m)
Spread (Maximum) edit
  • 5 to 10 feet (1 1/2 to 3 m)
Flowering Start edit
  • Summer
Flowering End edit
Leaf Colour edit
  • Red
  • Green - Medium
Leaf Shape edit
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Suitable For edit
  • Centre Piece
  • Container/Patio
  • Hanging Basket
  • Hedging/Screening
  • Coastal Garden
  • Low Maintenance Garden
  • Miniature/Fairy Garden
Sun Exposure edit
  • Full Sun
  • Partial Shade
Soil Types edit
  • Well-drained
Soil pH edit
Bloom Colour edit
Wildlife Value edit
Propagation Techniques edit
  • Stem Cutting
Skill Level edit
  • Beginner
Additional Short Notes add
  • The irritating substance in the sap is latex. edit | delete
  • Red color in bright sunlight. edit | delete
  • Outside in tropical climates will become a one trunk or multi trunk tree edit | delete
  • Let cut edge of stems dry before planting edit | delete
  • Milky sap can cause blisters on sensitive skin edit | delete
  • Sap in the eyes can cause temporary blindness edit | delete
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  jdolmat (6)
Frank (2698)
Jewell (5504)


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