Euphorbia resinifera
Moroccan Mound
Description
This succulent grows to 24" tall, forming multi-stemmed, cushion-shaped clumps up to 4-6' wide. The stems are erect, succulent, superficially like a cactus, four-angled, with short but sharp pairs of 0.24" spines on the angles, very closely packed together. It does best in full sun and afternoon shade in desert areas. In coastal areas, it needs very little water. In inland valleys, it does best with supplemental watering in summer. Soil must be well draining. It tolerates alkaline and saline soils. Flowering is rare. This plant is leafless. It exudes a milky white sap called latex when cut; this is poisonous.
Plant Type
Succulent
Height Range
1-3'
Width Range
3-6'
Flower Color
n/a
Flower Season
n/a
Leaf Color
Grey Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Very Low, Extra in Summer
Growth Rate
Slow
Soil Type
Sandy, Rocky
Soil Condition
Well-drained, Dry
Soil pH
Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
Poisonous, Thorns/Spines
Design Styles
Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape, Spanish
Accenting Features
Specimen, Unusual Foliage
Seasonal Interest
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Patio, Raised Planter, With Rocks
Special Uses
Container
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs.
If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.