Cactus and Succulents - Part Sun

Euphorbia alfredii

Thick branches to 12″ long, large flat leaves, small reddish inflorescence.

Euphorbia ammak

Species is green, however the green/white variegated variety is commonly sold under the same name, or E. “Ammak”. 4-sided stems with curled edges. Tree form, tall and branchy.

Euphorbia aureoviridiflora

Stocky trunk, green turning grey-brown with age. Prominent leaf scars. Freely branching. Yellow-green bracts. Rocky soils.

Euphorbia baioensis

2″ thick spiny stems grow to 18″h, and can lay outwards forming mats of spiny stems. Branches readily.

Euphorbia beharensis

Native to the Subtropical dry forests of Madagascar. Rocky/sandy soils. Slender spiny branches on a small caudex base (tuberous roots). Small greenish-yellow inflorescence. 12-16″ long branches.

Euphorbia bongolavensis

Native to sub-tropical dry forests. Unusual red-tipped green stems w/large deep green leaves.

Euphorbia bubalina

Tall central stem, strappy green leaves, can grow branchy at the top.

Euphorbia caerulescens

E. coerulescens

Cactus-like succulent with mottled green branches and vigorous brown spines along the edges. Grows 5ft vertical stems, spreads underground. Sulfur yellow flowers.

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 croizatii

E. xanthadenia

Shrubby spurge with spiny stems, crinkled green leaves. Large peach-colored flowers. Keep dry in winter.

Euphorbia debilispina

Small spines along the square stems. Sulphur yellow flowers. Grows in Limestone rock, about 10″ tall.

Euphorbia enopla

Large masses of small green stems to 3ft. with bright-red spines, tiny leaves

Euphorbia evansii

E. triangularis

Upright branchy shrub, very spiny, variegated green and white stems with tiger-skin patterning. Spines come in very red.

Euphorbia fiherenensis

Tall multi-branched tree with slender green photosynthetic stems adapted for its natural arid habitat. Frost tender.

Euphorbia gariepina

Very branchy shrub to 3ft., green stems, scoop-shaped leaves. Branch tips often die back in winter.

 

Euphorbia globosa

Rare dwarf succulent with little round globose stems popping off a little round globose base. Can be grown in shallow pots.

Euphorbia grandicornis

Stout, shrublike growth with impressive spines resembling cow’s horns. Bright yellow flowers on mature plants capture the eye. Frost tender.

Euphorbia greenwayi

Thin variegated stems, black spines. Branches from the base, spreads wide.

Euphorbia guillauminiana

Native to rocky areas, prefers very fast draining soils. Thick branches spread off a decent trunk. Will grow 2-3ft tall. Chartreuse flowers.

Euphorbia hamata

E. peltigera

Dwarf, shrubby succulent that grows in rocky soils. Green stems, will grow small green leaves that drop with growth. Can get reddish-purple in full sun with low water. Fat, almost caudiciform stem. Advantageous grower year-round when conditions are good. Keep dry when cold in winter. Can handle frost when mature, but not when young.

Euphorbia hedyotoides

Caudiciform with thin branches and lots of thin wispy leaves. Caudex 8-10″. Will reproduce from cuttings.

Euphorbia horombensis

Vertical spiny stems to 3ft tall with dark green glossy leaves. Fuschia colored flowers. Irregularly branching.