Euphorbia mauritanica (Pencil Milk Bush)
Euphorbia mauritanica (Pencil Milk Bush) dense round clump of succulent stems with yellow star-shaped flowers.
Botanical name: Euphorbia mauritanica
Common names: Pencil Milk Bush, Yellow Milk Bush, Golden Spurge
Family: Euphorbiaceae
Origin: South Africa
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
USDA Zone: 9-10
Plant form: Large bush
Mature height: 5-10 ft
Sun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor
Cold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Moderate; tolerates dry conditions
Flower color: Yellow, orange
Suitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Irritating or toxic: IrritatingEuphorbia mauritanica can be used as a feature plant in a rockery garden.
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Euphorbia mauritanica (Pencil Milk Bush) stems covered in tiny yellow flowers and round green capsules
Euphorbia mauritanica (Pencil Milk Bush) stems with round green fruit capsules and small yellow flowers
Euphorbia mauritanica (Pencil Milk Bush) round clusters of green stems with small yellow flower heads
Euphorbia mauritanica (Pencil Milk Bush) round green succulent with tiny yellow flowers under natural sunlight
Euphorbia mauritanica (Pencil Milk Bush) yellow flowers bloom atop thick green succulent stems.
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