Plants in genus euphorbia
Euphorbia millotii
Euphorbia millotii is a succulent plant endemic to Madagascar, known for its greenish-red branches and green foliage with purple undersides. It produces small pendent flowers and prefers a light, warm environment. The plant's latex is poisonous, posing a risk to eyes, skin, and mucous membranes.
Euphorbia beharensis
Euphorbia beharensis is a unique plant endemic to Madagascar, thriving in subtropical or tropical dry forests and shrubland habitats. It is currently threatened by habitat loss, making conservation efforts important for its survival.
Euphorbia dulcis 'Chameleon'
Euphorbia dulcis 'Chameleon' is a perennial with purple foliage resembling pittosporum and green, canterbury bell-like flowers in early summer. It forms 12-inch tall deciduous clumps and is known for attracting butterflies. This plant is rabbit resistant and thrives in part sun to light shade.
Euphorbia splendens
This succulent shrub features golden variegated leaves and freely branches with many thorns. It produces vibrant pink flowers throughout the year.
Euphorbia neobosseri
Euphorbia neobosseri is a small, branched shrublet endemic to Madagascar, growing up to 25 cm high. It features waxy, slender stems with bone-colored thorns and grass-like leaves. The plant produces inflorescences with two to four yellow-orange flowers and is threatened by habitat loss in its native dry forests and shrublands.
Euphorbia abyssinica 'Desert Candle'
Euphorbia abyssinica 'Desert Candle' is a drought-tolerant plant that thrives in sunny areas with porous, well-draining soil. It requires minimal watering, making it ideal for arid environments.
Euphorbia squarrosa
Euphorbia squarrosa, also known as Lactus, is a slow-growing succulent native to Tanzania. It is well-suited for pots with good drainage and requires an airy potting medium. This plant is highly tolerant of heat and can withstand temperatures as low as 21°F. It prefers full sun to light shade and needs regular watering during its active growing season, while remaining almost dry in winter.
Euphorbia alluaudii ssp. alluaudii
Euphorbia alluaudii, also known as the Stick Plant, is a drought-tolerant succulent native to Madagascar. It features narrow, cylindrical, spineless branches and can grow as a small tree or shrub reaching 4 to 6 feet in height. This plant thrives in full sun and well-draining soil, making it ideal for sunny, dry areas. It is winter-dormant and produces small reddish or purplish flowers in the summer. Euphorbia alluaudii is cold tolerant down to 19.4°F and is suitable for USDA hardiness zones 9a to 11b. It grows quickly and can be propagated through cuttings. The plant requires minimal watering, with drought periods between waterings, and should be kept almost dry during winter dormancy.
Euphorbia 'Helen Robinson'
Euphorbia 'Helen Robinson' is a hybrid perennial with deer-resistant rosettes that grow up to 30 inches tall. It features 4-foot tall flower spikes of chartreuse yellow starting in mid-April. This plant spreads by underground runners and can grow rapidly in rich soils, making it a robust addition to any garden.
Euphorbia milii 'Sri Suparat'
Native to Madagascar, this evergreen succulent has a slow-growing habit and reaches about 2 feet in height. It has thorns and flowers year-round in yellow, red, and pink. It is winter-dormant, frost-hardy, and prefers bright sun to partial shade with moderate watering.
Euphorbia globosa
Euphorbia globosa is a dwarf spineless succulent native to southern Africa, known for its globular, segmented fingers off a caudiciform base. It forms thick mats and thrives in mineral soil with good drainage. This slow-growing plant tolerates full sun to moderate shade and requires minimal watering.
Euphorbia iharanae
Euphorbia iharanae is a critically endangered plant endemic to Madagascar, known for its tall, spiny stem and yellow flowers. It grows on rocky shores and is threatened by habitat loss.
Euphorbia succulenta var. succulenta 'Variegated'
Euphorbia succulenta var. succulenta 'Variegated' is native to South Africa, featuring a large fleshy rootstock and branching at the base. It forms a domed cushion up to 2 feet in diameter and is drought-tolerant. The leaves are light green with a cream strip, and it blooms white or light pink flowers.
Euphorbia lenewtonii
Euphorbia lenewtonii is a densely branching perennial herb native to Tanzania, known for its green branches with yellow highlights. It forms tight cushions up to 4 inches tall and 20 inches in diameter, with lower branches rooting freely in soil. The plant features yellow flowers and cylindrical stems with raised tubercle-teeth. It thrives in full to partial sun and is hardy to 46 degrees Fahrenheit.
Euphorbia amygdaloides 'Waleuphglo'
Euphorbia amygdaloides 'Waleuphglo' is a compact, deer-resistant plant with purple-black foliage that emerges red. It features bright yellow flower heads and requires good drainage. This plant should be cut back hard after flowering to rejuvenate growth, making it a resilient choice for sunny gardens.
Euphorbia succulenta var. succulenta
Euphorbia succulenta var. succulenta is a glabrous succulent perennial native to Kenya's Laikipia District. It forms a domed cushion up to 24 inches in diameter, with multicolored stems and succulent leaves streaked with purple-pink. The plant blooms with white or light pink flowers in spring and summer, adding a delicate touch to its robust form.
Euphorbia pseudoglobosa
Euphorbia pseudoglobosa is a dwarf, spineless succulent from South Africa, forming a globular shape up to 4 inches in diameter. It prefers full sun to light shade and requires good drainage. This slow-growing plant is frost-tolerant and reproduces by seeds, cuttings, or division.
Euphorbia restricta
Euphorbia restricta is a small, spiny succulent subshrub with basally branching stems from a large tuberous root. It typically grows less than 30 cm tall and is known for its fast growth rate. This plant is part of the Euphorbiaceae family and is appreciated for its unique appearance.
Euphorbia suppressa
Euphorbia suppressa is a drought-tolerant plant suitable for containers, thriving in light shade. It blooms with yellow-green to pale green flowers from late spring to mid-summer. Hardy in USDA zones 10b to 11, this plant is ideal for warm climates and requires minimal watering.
Euphorbia characias 'Lambrook Gold'
Euphorbia characias 'Lambrook Gold' is a perennial with 3-foot tall fleshy stems and purple-tinged, fuzzy grey-green leaves. It features large golden-yellow flower heads that bloom from early spring to early summer, requiring good drainage and pruning after flowering.