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Resin Spurge
Euphorbia resinifera
Although this plant looks like a cactus, it is a succulent with a low spreading growth pattern that can cover up to 5 feet. The color of this euphorbia can range from dull green to glaucous blue depending on the sunlight it receives, and can tolerate cold to 20 degrees F for short periods of time. Plant has sharp short white to brown thorns on the edges of its four sides. Can be used in protected areas of the landscape or in containers.
- Special Note(s): Toxicity Warning: Resin euphorbia emits a thick white milky sap known as latex when stems are cut or damaged. This latex (resin) is poisonous containing some of the most potent irritants known. The latex is particularly dangerous for the eyes, skin and mucous membranes and will produce burning pain in bones and limbs and paralytic weakness in the joints. Also, resin spurge will produce respiratory and skin toxicity symptoms. Handle cultivated plants carefully and use extreme caution to not get any latex in eyes or mouth.
- Plant type: Succulent
- Maintenance level: Low
- Water requirement: Medium
- Sun exposure: Full, Part Sun, Morning Sun
- Height range: 6–24 Inches
- Width range: 3–5 Feet
- Canopy value: 20 ft²
- Growth rate: Slow
- Flower color: Yellow
- Flower season: Summer
- General foliage color: Green, Blue
- Design style: Pool Friendly, Patio Plants, Thorns/Spines
- Hardiness cold tolerance: 20 °F
- Soil preference: Sand, Rocky, Well Drained
- Native location: Moroccan coast and the Canary Islands
- PH preference: Alkaline/Basic, Not Particular
- Sunset zones: 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
- USDA hardiness zone: 9a, 9b, 10a, 10b, 11a, 11b
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