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Euphorbia resinifera

Moroccan Mound

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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:

Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems.

Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.