Euphorbia cotinifolia (Red spurge)

Euphorbia cotinifolia (Red spurge) close up with yellow flowers and green pods on dark leaves.
Euphorbia cotinifolia (Red spurge) with yellow flowers and green seed pods above dark purple foliage.

Botanical name: Euphorbia cotinifolia

Common names: Red spurge, Mexican shrubby Spurge, Caribbean Copper Plant

Family: Euphorbiaceae

Origin: Central and South America

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-11

Large shrub 5-10 ft tallPlant form: Large bush
Plant mature sizeMature height: 5-10 ft
Full sunSemi-shadeSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade
Subtropical plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short timeCold tolerance: Tolerates light freezing to about 30°F for short periods (mature plants). Young plants must be protected.
Watering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWatering: Moderate
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Ornamental foliageFoliage color: Ornamental foliage
Irritating plantIrritating or toxic: Irritating

Small multi-stemmed tree or large shrub up to 10 feet. Wine red foliage and small white flowers. The red leaves stand out against the pale bark.

Euphorbia cotinifolia has red leaves the color of the Smoke Bush, Cotinus coggygria. The Caribbean Copper Plant will lose all of its leaves if there is anything even close to a frost. Euphorbia cotinifolia will perform best if there is regular garden water. While they are quite drought tolerant they withstand this affront by dropping all of their leaves.

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Euphorbia cotinifolia (Red spurge) with dark red oval leaves in a close up plant shot.
Euphorbia cotinifolia (Red spurge) foliage in dark red tones, captured in a close up view.
Euphorbia cotinifolia (Red spurge) plant with deep maroon oval leaves in a close up view
Euphorbia cotinifolia (Red spurge) with rounded maroon leaves and slender reddish stems branching in many directions.
Euphorbia cotinifolia (Red spurge) plant with deep burgundy leaves in a bush shape.
Euphorbia cotinifolia (Red spurge) consists of many thin stems supporting dense rounded foliage.
Euphorbia cotinifolia (Red spurge) plant with deep crimson leaves and small white flower clusters
Euphorbia cotinifolia (Red spurge) showing numerous dark reddish foliage branches and tiny pale flower buds
Euphorbia cotinifolia (Red spurge) red leaves in a detailed close up view.
Euphorbia cotinifolia (Red spurge) with rounded, deep red leaves showing distinct vein structure.
Euphorbia cotinifolia (Red spurge) red leaves with small yellow flower close up
Euphorbia cotinifolia (Red spurge) with rounded deep red leaves and tiny yellow flower clusters.
Euphorbia cotinifolia (Red spurge) plant with deep crimson leaves on a wooden fence background.
Euphorbia cotinifolia (Red spurge) showing numerous roundish maroon foliage throughout the upper plant branch structure.
Euphorbia cotinifolia (Red spurge) with maroon leaves and a tiny yellow flower close up
Euphorbia cotinifolia (Red spurge) with deep maroon rounded leaves surrounding a small yellow central flower
Euphorbia cotinifolia (Red spurge) plant with deep maroon leaves in a dense bush form
Euphorbia cotinifolia (Red spurge) with rounded maroon foliage growing in a dense cluster of stems
Euphorbia cotinifolia (Red spurge) plant with dark maroon leaves standing against a clear sky
Euphorbia cotinifolia (Red spurge) showing deep maroon foliage growing from the stems in the light.
Euphorbia cotinifolia (Red spurge) gray bark plant close up
Euphorbia cotinifolia (Red spurge) showing the unique textured gray stems of the woody plant
Euphorbia cotinifolia (Red spurge) plant with round burgundy foliage and woody stems in pots
Euphorbia cotinifolia (Red spurge) showing numerous round burgundy leaves and woody stems in black pots
Euphorbia cotinifolia (Red spurge) with dark red leaves and tiny yellow flower buds close up
Euphorbia cotinifolia (Red spurge) showing deep red leaves with small yellow flower clusters on thin stems
Euphorbia cotinifolia (Red spurge) dark purple leaves on a clear glass container close up
Euphorbia cotinifolia (Red spurge) dark purple leaves resting on a clear glass container.
Euphorbia cotinifolia (Red spurge) plant with round burgundy leaves for a vibrant landscape color
Euphorbia cotinifolia (Red spurge) displaying massed rounded burgundy foliage attached to thin red stems
Euphorbia cotinifolia (Red spurge) deep purple leaves and small white flower clusters close up
Euphorbia cotinifolia (Red spurge) with rounded deep purple foliage and small clusters of white flowers
Euphorbia cotinifolia (Red spurge) with deep burgundy leaves and small white flower clusters close up
Euphorbia cotinifolia (Red spurge) with rounded burgundy leaves covered in small morning water droplets


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Euphorbia cotinifolia (Red spurge) plant with deep burgundy leaves on a thin woody branch

7032 Euphorbia cotinifolia - Caribbean Copper Plant

Red spurge, Mexican shrubby Spurge, Caribbean Copper Plant. unique looking small multi-stemmed tree or large shrub up to 10 feet. Wine red foliage and small white flowers. The red leaves stand out against the pale bark.
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Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE Megaflor - Bloom Nutrition Booster
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6"/1 gal pot
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