Stocky trunk, green turning grey-brown with age. Prominent leaf scars. Freely branching. Yellow-green bracts. Rocky soils.
Cactus and Succulents - Part Sun
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 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 croizatii
E. xanthadenia
Shrubby spurge with spiny stems, crinkled green leaves. Large peach-colored flowers. Keep dry in winter.
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 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 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 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 graniticola
Sprawling green stems, grey spines.
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.
Euphorbia horrida
Clusters of variegated chalky white stems to 18″tall
Euphorbia horrida v. major “Nova”
Clusters of variegated grey-green stems with short red spines. Keep dry in winter.
Euphorbia horrida v. striata
Clusters of variegated grey-green stems with red spines. To 18″ tall
Euphorbia iharanae
Tall thin spiny stems, with small groups of leaves at the tips. Yellow flowers.
Euphorbia ingens
Tall green tree, fast-growing, to 50′ in wild; small leaves, blooms and seed pods