Euphorbia sp. (Milkweed)

Euphorbia sp. (Milkweed) light pink flower close up with long smooth green leaves
Euphorbia fianarantsoa

Botanical name: Euphorbia sp.

Common names: Milkweed, Spurge

Family: Euphorbiaceae

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-10

Large shrub 5-10 ft tallSmall tree 10-20 ftPlant with caudexPlant form: Large bush or small tree; plant with caudex
Plant mature sizeMature height: 10-20 ft
Full sunSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor
Cold toleranceCold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWater Requirement: Low. Allow soil to dry out between wateringsWatering: Moderate; tolerates dry conditions
Pink flowersWhite, off-white flowersRed, crimson, vinous flowersYellow, orange flowersUnusual colorFlower color: Pink; white and off-white; red, crimson, vinous; yellow, orange; unusual color
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Irritating plantIrritating or toxic: Irritating
Thorny or spinyThorns: Thorny or spiny

The genus is a very large one with close to 2 000 species, among them annuals, herbaceous perennials, shrubs and numerous succulent species that at first sight look remarkably like cacti. Like all members of the family Euphorbiaceae, all Spurges have caustic, poisonous milky sap (latex).

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Euphorbia sp. (Milkweed) upright succulent branches covered in long sharp brown thorns.
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Euphorbia sp. (Milkweed) with orange centers and light green leaves in a close up.
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Euphorbia sp. (Milkweed) green plant with thick stems, small leaves, and clustered yellow fruit
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Euphorbia sp. (Milkweed) dark red flowers and green succulent plant stem close up macro view
Euphorbia sp. (Milkweed) with small dark red flowers clustered on a thick green succulent stem.
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Euphorbia sp. (Milkweed) brown plant with sharp spines growing in a small plastic container.
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Euphorbia sp. (Milkweed) green leaves with magenta stems growing above smooth gray river stones.
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Euphorbia sp. (Milkweed) green leaves on woody stems create dense clusters of foliage.
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Euphorbia sp. (Milkweed) green plant with sharp pink thorns in a close up view
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Euphorbia sp. (Milkweed) yellow flower clusters covering green cactus stems close up
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