Euphorbia ingens grow and care – succulent of the genus Euphorbia also known as Candelabra tree, Euphorbia ingens perennial evergreen used as ornamental drought tolerant plant, can grow in desert, mediterranean or subtropics climate and growing in hardiness zone 9b-12.
Stem erect in color green the edge of the stem with spines, the stem looks like assembled lobes.
Flower yellow-green the flower grow in the top of the stems next to each spine
Dry soil, well-drained soil
What is the best way to start growing?
Plant / Seed / Vegetative Reproduction
Is it necessary to graft or use vegetative reproduction?
No, but easy to do
Difficulties or problems when growing:
Skin irritations
Recommended planting season?
Spring, summer, autumn
Pests and diseases:
Snails, slugs
Pruning season:
Autumn / Winter
How to prune:
Branch that starts to grow on the side or horizontal, for design
Size of the plant?
6-12 m, 18-36 feet
Growth speed in optimal condition:
Slow growing
Water requirement:
Small amount of water
Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Full Sun
Is it possible to grow indoor as houseplant?
No
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes
Bloom season:
Summer
General information about the flower
Yellow-green flowers grow in the top of the stems next to each spine
Euphorbia ingens
Planting Season: Autumn Planting, Spring Planting, Summer planting
Light exposure requirements: Full sun Plants
Climates that the plant can grow: Desert Climate, Mediterranean Climate, Subtropics Climate
Growing speed of the plant: Slow growing plants
Plant life-form: Evergreen, Perennial plant, Succulent
Plant Uses: Drought tolerant plants, Ornamental plants
Requirements for watering the plant: Small amounts of water
Hardiness zones: Hardiness zone 10, Hardiness zone 11, Hardiness zone 12
Ornamental parts: Ornamental leaves, Ornamental plant
Leaf color:
Blooming season: Summer flowers
Flower colors: Green flower, Yellow flower
Harvest Season:
Edible Parts:
Culinary uses: