Euphorbia clavarioides (Lion's Spoor)


Botanical Information

FamilyEuphorbiaceae
GenusEuphorbia
Speciesclavarioides
CategoryPerennials
OriginSouth Africa.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone6 - 10
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH5
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-20
Temperature (°F)-10
Height5 - 7 cm
Spread10 - 30 cm
GrowthSlow

Description and Growing Information

ID CharacteristicConvex 'cushion-like' mound shape.
ShapeMounding.
LandscapeUse in mass plantings, between rocks in rock gardens, as a specimen or within indoor succulent collections.
PropagationBy seed or cuttings.
CultivationPlant under full sun to partial shade in a well-drained, mineral-based slightly acidic soil. Has a large root, so if potting, plant in a relatively deep pot.
Bark/Stem DescriptionStems are smooth, short and stout.
Leaf DescriptionVery small florets of succulent foliage.
Colour DescriptionFoliage varies from a bluish-green to a vivid true green.
Texture DescriptionThick.

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