Euphorbia pseudocactus (Euphorbia 'Zig Zag')
Euphorbia pseudocactus (Zig Zag) succulent stem showing green markings and sharp brown thorns.
Botanical name: Euphorbia pseudocactus
Common names: Euphorbia 'Zig Zag', Zig-Zag Plant
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; semi-shade
Cold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Moderate
Suitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Irritating or toxic: Irritating
Thorns: Thorny or spinyMulti-branched, dwarf-stemmed, candelabra shaped succulent, 60-120 cm tall that, as its name suggests, resembles a cactus. The stems often have distinctive yellow V-shaped markings.
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Euphorbia pseudocactus (Zig Zag) with distinct ribbed stem and sharp brown thorns pointing outward
Euphorbia pseudocactus (Zig Zag) thick, succulent stems with jagged edges and sharp brown thorns
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