Euphorbia flanaganii
A tender, succulent perennial which produces a partially underground swollen stem or caudex, with snake-like green cylindrical stems that emerge radially from its centre to approximately 20cm (8in) in length. Narrow, lance-shaped leaves are produced at the tips of the stems as they grow and are approximately 1cm (½in) long, but are soon shed leaving the older parts of the stems bare. Short-stemmed, yellow-green floral bracts, reddish in bud, are produced along short-stems from the centre of the caudex in summer. New plantlets are produced at the tips of older stems and drop to the ground when developed sufficiently to sustain themselves and form new plants
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | Yellow Red | Green | |
| Autumn | Green | Green | ||
| Winter | Green | Green |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
ShelteredDrought resistance
Yes Hardiness
H2Botanical details
- Family
- Euphorbiaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Bushy
- Potentially harmful
- Humans/Pets: IRRITANT to skin/eye, harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling. For further information and contact numbers regarding pets, see the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants
- Genus
Euphorbia can be annuals, perennials, shrubs or succulents, with milky sap and small flowers held within cupped, often colourful bracts
- Name status
Correct
How to grow
Cultivation
Grows best in well-drained soil, in full sun to partial shade. See Euphorbia for further advice
Propagation
Propagate by seed, by cuttings or from offsets
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Houseplants
- Sub-tropical
- Conservatory and greenhouse
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
May be susceptible to mealybugs
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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