Names
- Common Names
- Common name: Aloe-like Plant, Spiny Euphorbia, Fire Plant
Note: Aloe-like Plant appears in 3 sources, Spiny Euphorbia in 2, Fire Plant in 1
Final answer: Aloe-like Plant, Spiny Euphorbia
Growth
- Height
- 6-20 inches
- Spread
- 6-12 inches
- Growth Rate
- 1-2 feet per year
Appearance
- Bloom Color
- Red to Pink
- Foliage Color
- Green
- Fall Foliage Color
- Orange to Red
Environment
- Hardiness Zones
- Zones 5-10
- Sunlight Requirements
- Ideally full sun, tolerates partial shade
- Soil Type
- Well-drained soil, preferably a Cacti & Succulent compost mix with added perlite, grit, and sand
- Soil Drainage
- Well-drained soil
- Soil pH
- Slightly acidic to neutral (5.0–7.0)
Lifecycle
- Lifecycle
- Annual
- Leaf Lifecycle
- Deciduous
- Seasons of Interest
- Spring, Summer, Fall
- Bloom Time
- Spring to Fall
Reproduction
- Propagation Methods
- Cuttings
Wildlife
- Attracts Wildlife
- Attracts bees, hummingbirds, butterflies, other pollinators, and birds
References
Taxonomy
- Taxonomic Rank
- Species
- Author
- Craib
- Publication
- Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1911: 456 (1911)
Superior Taxa
- Kingdom
-
Plantae
- Subkingdom
-
Pteridobiotina
- Phylum
-
Angiosperms
- Order
-
Malpighiales
- Family
-
Euphorbiaceae
- Genus
-
Euphorbia
Synonyms
Euphorbia barnhartii
Euphorbia trigona
References
Taxonomic data from World Flora Online, accessed June 20, 2024