Euphorbia mainty
LEAFLESS SPURGE, PENCIL PLANT
Euphorbiaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen shrub or succulent

Hardiness zones: 9-13

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: high wind, second line salt wind
5m
Plant habit
 
5m

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Origins: Indian Ocean Islands

Other Botanical Names: Euphorbia intisy var. mainty, Tirucalia mainty

Other Common Names: Pencil Cactus, Rubber Hedge Euphorbia

 
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Euphorbia mainty
LEAFLESS SPURGE, PENCIL PLANT
Euphorbiaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen shrub or succulent

Hardiness zones: 9-13

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: high wind, second line salt wind
5m
Plant habit
 
5m

FEATURES

Flowers: yellow

Leaves: bronze-green


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits mediterranean, contemporary & dry style designs

Uses: informal screen, pot, large planter, accents, indoors

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: low

Skill Level: easy

Animals: deer resistant



HAZARDS

Dangers to touch: sap

Ingestion dangers: sap poisonous






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