This tree-like succulent forms a clump with upright bright green branch stems that have 4 to 6-angled ridges with small blackish thorns. The reddish cup-shaped flowers appear in a cluster with red bracts during summer towards the top of the stems.

Hardiness zones 10 to 12

Euphorbia canariensisis naturally found in the Canary Islands growing in an open sunny position on moderately fertile well drained gritty light soils and is frost tender but drought tolerant.

This cactus-like succulent is grown for its habit and is planted in rockeries or succulent gardens. It is suitable for exposed arid gardens and establishes from a cutting in 2 to 4 years. It is also used in roof gardens requiring little maintenance once established and as an indoor plant when young. Under cultivation it normally attains a maximum height of 2.4m (8ft).ID 1827

Euphorbia(yoo-FOR-bee-uh)canariensis(ka-NEH-ree-EN-sis)

Euphorbiaceae(yoo-for-bee-AY-see-ee)
Spurge Family