Euphorbia ingens
Candelabra Tree
Description
Euphorbia ingens is an upright, tree-like succulent , that grows up to 35 feet tall. It established a central trunk and then forms a rounded crown when fully mature. The individual branches are segmented with spines traveling along the ridges of the segments. In the fall, it has small, greenish yellow flowers on the ridges of the uppermost segment of every branch. The fruit starts out red and turns to purple when ripening.
Sun
Full
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Slow
Soil Type
Sandy
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained
Soil pH
Basic
Adverse Factors
Thorns/Spines
Water Saving Tip:
Water high water-use plants separately from low water-use plants.
Low water-use plants can grow with one-half the water needed by high water-use plants, and can be easily damaged from over watering.