Christ thorns
| PLANT INFO. | DETAILS |
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| SCIENTIFIC NAME |
Euphorbia splendes
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| COMMON NAME |
Christ thorns
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| FAMILY |
Euphorbiaceae
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| FORM |
Rosette
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| HEIGHT |
2-5ft
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| CROWN SIZE |
3-5ft
|
| TEXTURE |
Coarse
|
| TRUNK |
Brown, Thick
|
| FOLIAGE |
Green
|
| FLOWER COLOR |
Red, White, Yellow
|
| SCENT | Fragrant |
| BLOOMING PERIOD |
January-February, March-April, November-December
|
| SOIL |
Alkaline, Sand, Loam
|
| MOISTURE |
Drought resistant
|
| LIGHT |
Full sun
|
| INSECTS & DISEASE |
Pest free
|
| GROWTH RATE/ HABIT |
Slow
|
| SPACING |
24-36inches
|
| CHARACTERISTICS/ USES |
Euphorbia splendes can be grown in the landscape as a dwarf shrub or ground cover. It is attractive as an edging and may also be used as a foundation or container plant. This plant is excellent for ocean-front plantings and is common in rock gardens, requiring little or no irrigation after it is established.
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