Euphorbia ingens (EU-for-Bia E-gens), more commonly known as Candelabra tree belongs to family Euphorbiaceae, the spurge family, and genus Euphorbia.Native to South Africa, these plants are found in the dry regions of Angola, Zimbabwe, Southern Africa, Malawi, Zambia, Mozambique, Botswana, and Swaziland (eSwatini).
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 and produces lovely small white flowers.It belongs to the Euphorbia plant genus and the diverse family Euphorbiaceae (spurge).
African Milk Tree cactus (Euphorbia trigona) is a tall, rugged, easy-care plant with thorns. It should come as no surprise that many people think of it as an African cactus.Quick African Milk Tree Care GuideBotanical Name: Euphorbia trigona – (yoo-FOR-bee-uh) (try-GOH-nuh)Common Name(s): African Milk Tree cactus, candelabra cactus, Abyssinian Euphorbia, cathedral cactus, friendship cactusFamily & Origin: Euphorbaceae – West AfricaGrowability: Easy with a slow growth rateSize: Outdoors 7′-9′ | Indoors 2′-4′ feet tallLight: Prefers bright light.
Euphorbia tirucalli (a.k.a. Firestick Plant, Pencil Cactus, Milk Bush, Naked Lady, Pencil Tree, Malabar Tree) like most members of the Euphorbiaceae family is an interesting, attractive, easy-care plant that is filled with irritating latex sap.This corrosive sap is, indeed, quite toxic to people, dogs, cats, horses and most other living creatures.
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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) are found in almost every region of the world. Not all Euphorbias are succulents.The name Euphorbia commemorates Euphorbus the Greek physician to Juba, King of Mauritania (part of modern Algeria), who reigned from 25 B.
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 spurgeUpright Myrtle SpurgeGopher SpurgeThe silver spurge shrub is a member of the family Euphorbiaceae and one of the many types of Euphorbia plants for the landscape.
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 polychrome and these following common names:Cushion spurgeCushion euphorbiaCushion Spurge CareSize & GrowthCushion spurge grows to 18” – 20” inches in height, with spreads to about 28” inches forming a dome shape.
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:Crown of Thorns (Euphorbia Milii)African Milk Tree – Details on Euphorbia trigona careCaput-Medusae (Euphorbia Caput-Medusae)The plant has an interesting crest-like appearance very similar to ocean coral and explains the plant’s common name.
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 names:Medusa’s head plant (Euphorbia flanaganii goes by the name too)Medusa PlantEuphorbia medusaMedusa succulentThe name is a clear reference to the famous character from Greek mythology, Medusa.
The Crown of Thorns, also known with common names Christ thorn or Christ plant, is a flowering plant species from the spurge of family Euphorbiaceae.The association with Christ comes from the biblical account of Jesus wearing a woven crown of thorns, made from the stems of the plant, during the events leading to his crucifixion.
Euphorbia milii, the crown of thorns plant, is a popular decorative succulent. Crown of thorns grows as a landscape plant or potted for use indoors and out. Euphorbia milii displays:Graceful, thorny stalksBright green leavesVibrant flowers that bloom even in winterThe crown of thorns plant needs proper care if it’s going to look its best year-round.
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The Crown of Thorns plant (Euphorbia Milii) originally grew in Madagascar. This succulent shrub holds multiple stems and dark green leaves.Thorns cover the branches. However, they feel relatively soft when touched making them not too difficult to work with.The Crown of Thorns plant started to become popular during the Victorian era.
