Euphorbia

Image by ALLEKO Euphorbia resinifera cactus is not actually a cactus but is closely related. Also referred to as resin spurge or Moroccan mound plant, it is low-growing succulent with a lengthy history of…

Image by pabloborca Candelabra cactus stem rot, also called euphorbia stem rot, is caused by a fungal disease. It is passed to other plants and attacks by splashing water, soil, and even peat. The tall stems…

Image by Anne Reeves Candles create romantic drama but candelilla provides diminutive charm to the garden. What is a candelilla? It is a succulent plant in the Euphorbia family that is native to the…

Image by lcm1863 What is flowering spurge? Flowering spurge (Euphorbia corollata) is a perennial that grows wild in prairies, fields, and forests and along roadsides across most of the eastern two-thirds of…

Image by Elenarts Euphorbia plants (Euphorbia spp.) also go by the easier to say, but less elegant, name of Spurge. They are a family of plants that may be grown as houseplants or occasionally outdoors. There…

Image by shihina Euphorbia is a large group of succulent and woody plants. Euphorbia obesa, also called baseball plant, forms a ball-like, segmented shape that is adapted to hot, arid climates. Euphorbia…

Image by skymoon13 Dragon bone cactus is technically a succulent not a cactus. It is in the family Euphorbia or Spurge, a broad group of plants that include poinsettias and cassava. It has several other…

Image by seven75 The genus Euphorbia boasts a number of fascinating and beautiful plants, and the Medusa’s Head euphorbia is one of the most unique. Medusa’s Head plants, native to South Africa, grow numerous…

Image by ingwio You’ve probably seen the mole plant euphorbia blooming in pastures or meadows, sometimes in a yellow mass. Of course, if you’re not familiar with the name, this may leave you wondering, “What…