Euphorbia aeruginosa (Miniature Saguaro)
Euphorbia aeruginosa (Miniature Saguaro) with numerous vertical stems and sharp copper thorns in brown pots.
Botanical name: Euphorbia aeruginosa
Common name: Miniature Saguaro
Family: Euphorbiaceae
Origin: South Africa
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
USDA Zone: 9-10
Plant form: Small
Mature height: 2-5 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: Irritating
Thorns: Thorny or spinyEuphorbia aeruginosa is a beautiful bushy, spiny succulent, with four-angled blue-green stems and bright copper-colored spines.
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Euphorbia aeruginosa (Miniature Saguaro) stems covered in sharp brown thorns on a light green base
Euphorbia aeruginosa (Miniature Saguaro) cluster with slender stems and numerous prickly copper colored thorns
Euphorbia aeruginosa (Miniature Saguaro) stems reach outward with vibrant yellow flowers and thick red thorns.
Euphorbia aeruginosa (Miniature Saguaro) stems with blue skin and small yellow flower clusters.
Euphorbia aeruginosa (Miniature Saguaro) stems covered in rows of long, pointed, reddish spikes for protection
Euphorbia aeruginosa (Miniature Saguaro) stems covered in sharp spikes with small golden yellow flower clusters
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