Multiple stems to 8″, deciduous, very poisonous latex. Grows best if lightly shaded. Can handle weekly water in summer, but keep very dry in winter when it loses its leaves.
Cactus and Succulents
Euphorbia canariensis
Euphorbia cap-saintemariensis
E. decaryi var. cap-saintemariensis
Crinkle-edged leaves on knobbly stems. Has a very limited distribution range in Madagascar, nearly extinct in habitat. Will grow a dense range of branches off the main stem/caudex.
Euphorbia capmanambatoensis
Grows on the rocky shores of Madagascar. Branchy, deciduous shrub.
Euphorbia caput-medusae
Low growing, branches from central stems.
Euphorbia clandestina
2 to 3 feet tall, can grow multi-stemmed over time. Green bracts tight to the stems, between the tubercules. Grows a tuft of narrow green leaves on the tops of the stems.
Euphorbia croizatii
E. xanthadenia
Shrubby spurge with spiny stems, crinkled green leaves. Large peach-colored flowers. Keep dry in winter.
Euphorbia cylindrifolia
Euphorbia cylindrifolia hybrid
12″ arms, small caudex and thin round leaves. Small pendant flowers come in pairs.
Euphorbia cylindrifolia ssp. tuberifera
18-24″ arms, small caudex.
Euphorbia cylindrifolia ssp. tuberifera x didiereoides
Thin tubular stems, very spiny. Narrow green leaves cluster at the tips of each stem. Lots of small pink flowers.
Euphorbia debilispina
Small spines along the square stems. Sulphur yellow flowers. Grows in Limestone rock, about 10″ tall.
Euphorbia decaryi v. decaryi
Shrubby stems, freely branching from the ground with long crinkly leaves and beige bell blooms. No frost.
Euphorbia enopla
Large masses of small green stems to 3ft. with bright-red spines, tiny leaves
Euphorbia enterophora
E. xylophylloide
Evergreen tree that will grow as a sprawling shrub with narrow, flattened, and leafless branches and stems, with reddish tips. Can grow into a tree over 30ft tall with a thick waxy trunk in habitat. Frost sensitive, protect the tips in winter.
Euphorbia esculenta
Euphorbia evansii
E. triangularis
Upright branchy shrub, very spiny, variegated green and white stems with tiger-skin patterning. Spines come in very red.
Euphorbia ferox
Long thick red spines, stems to 12″; poisonous.
Euphorbia fiherenensis
Tall multi-branched tree with slender green photosynthetic stems adapted for its natural arid habitat. Frost tender.
Euphorbia flanaganii
Large green rosettes with a profusion of narrow fingers. Forms large clusters. Sulfur yellow blooms on the tips.
Euphorbia flanaganii fa. cristata
Cristate form of a Medusa’s Head euphorbia
Euphorbia fortuita
A Medusa Euphorbia with tuberous roots, short fingers. Forms caudex, stiff branches. Will look it’s best in full sun and with some summer heat, including in a sunny window.
Euphorbia francoisii
Dwarf species. Rhomboid leaves vary from pink to green with silver undersides. True succulent leaves, will do best with more sun, but are pretty flexible. Can handle more water in summer. Will root along the ground as it spreads slowly. Yellow/green inflorescence.
Euphorbia francoisii f. rubrifolia
E. francoisii var. crassicaulis
Beautiful variation with deep red leaves and pink veins. Dwarf species. True succulent leaves, will do best with more sun, but are pretty flexible. Can handle more water in summer. Will root along the ground as it spreads slowly. Yellow/green inflorescence.
Euphorbia fusca
Medusa’s Head to 12″ across.
Euphorbia gariepina
Very branchy shrub to 3ft., green stems, scoop-shaped leaves. Branch tips often die back in winter.
Euphorbia geroldii
Dwarf shrub to 2ft, very branchy, red bracts
Euphorbia globosa
Rare dwarf succulent with little round globose stems popping off a little round globose base. Can be grown in shallow pots.