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0Euphorbia tirucalli L.
- Taxonomy
- Family: Euphorbiaceae · Genus: Euphorbia1
- Native distribution
- Africa, Caribbean, North America, Oceania, Southern Asia, Madagascar, Leticia, No especificado, Global, Braziluncertain3
- Synonyms
- 2
14 synonyms
- Arthrothamnus tirucalli (L.) Klotzsch & Garcke
- Euphorbia geayi Costantin & Gallaud
- Euphorbia laro Drake
- Euphorbia media N.E.Br.
- Euphorbia media bagshawei N.E.Br.
- Euphorbia media bashawei N.E.Br.
- Euphorbia rhipsaloides Lem.
- Euphorbia rhipsaloides Willd.
- Euphorbia scoparia N.E.Br.
- Euphorbia suareziana Croizat
- Euphorbia tirucalli rhipsaloides (Willd.) A.Chev.
- Euphorbia viminalis Mill.
- Tirucalia indica Raf.
- Tirucalia tirucalli (L.) P.V.Heath
Still missing: plant type, natural habitat, height / growth form, flowering period, growth & dormancy period.
Sources (9)
- GBIF Backbone Taxonomy – Euphorbia tirucalli · Scientific name · CC BY 4.0
- GBIF – synonyms · Synonyms · CC BY 4.0
- GBIF – distributions (Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS); The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP); Plantas de ocho Biodiverc) · Native distribution · CC BY 4.0
- Wikidata – Q883685 · CC0
- Wikidata – IUCN Red List status (P141) · Conservation status · CC0
- IUCN Red List · Conservation status
- Wikimedia Commons – Euphorbia tirucalli in the wild by tonrulkens.jpg · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Wikipedia (de) – Bleistiftstrauch · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wikipedia (en) – Euphorbia tirucalli · CC BY-SA 4.0
Automatic data comes from the open sources above, credited per their licences. Care experience is shown separately below.
Tips & experience from members
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How members water it
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How it thrives
Waterlow
Lightfull sun
Humiditylowgeneral genus data
Min. temperature12 °CNo monthly schedule is shown because cultivar-/species-level data is not yet sufficient. The general values above are guidance only.
Euphorbia tip: Its white latex irritates skin and eyes – wear gloves when cutting.
Euphorbia tirucalli – what to know
Euphorbia tirucalli – family: Euphorbiaceae, genus: Euphorbia. Native range: Africa, Caribbean, North America, Oceania, Southern Asia, Madagascar, Leticia, No especificado, Global, Brazil. Care guidelines: light: full sun; water: low; min. 12 °C. For cats: moderately toxic; for dogs: moderately toxic. Keep it out of reach and call a vet straight away if you suspect poisoning.
All Euphorbia species in the catalog →Detailed toxicity data →
Frequently asked questions
How often should I water Euphorbia tirucalli?
Sparingly: let the soil dry out completely between waterings, and water even less in winter.
How much light does Euphorbia tirucalli need?
It needs plenty of direct sun – the sunniest window, or outdoors in summer, suits it best.
How cold can Euphorbia tirucalli get?
Keep it above 12 °C – it is frost-tender and needs a frost-free spot in winter.
Is Euphorbia tirucalli toxic to cats and dogs?
For cats: moderately toxic; for dogs: moderately toxic. Keep it out of reach and call a vet straight away if you suspect poisoning.
When does Euphorbia tirucalli flower?
According to the general guideline for the genus Euphorbia: Typical flowering time: April, May, June, July, August.
What members’ data shows
When does it really bloom?
No blooms logged yet. If yours flowers, your data will be the first!
Average watering interval
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Questions about this species
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Data sources: GBIF.org – Euphorbia tirucalli (CC BY 4.0) · Wikidata – Q883685 (CC0) · Wikimedia Commons – Euphorbia tirucalli in the wild by tonrulkens.jpg (CC BY-SA 2.0) · Wikipedia – Bleistiftstrauch (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Care data is for guidance only.
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