Euphorbia candelabrum
Pronunciation: Yoo-for-bee-uh kan-del-ah-brum
Synonym: Euphorbia ingens
Common Name: Candelabra tree, naboom
Plant Type:
- succulent and cactus
Height to: 60'
Width to: 10'
USDA Hardiness Zones:
- 50 to 40ºF ZONE 11
- 60 to 50ºF ZONE 12
- 70 to 60ºF ZONE 13
- 80 to 70ºF ZONE 14
Sun Exposure:
- full sun
Bloom Season:
- early spring
- mid spring
- late spring
Bloom Description: Reddish purple cyathia cupped by yellow involucres
Soil Type: Well drained, light soil
Toxic:
- Yes
Pests and Diseases: Several fungal and bacterial diseases. Nematodes, spider mites, aphids, mealybugs
Propagation: Sow seed as soon as ripe at 59-68f, or root complete stems, or sections of stems, in spring.
Native to: Somalia to south africa
Notes for Identification: This is a freely branching, tree-like succulent. Source: the american horticultural society a-z encyclopedia of garden plants
Located in: Succulents