Euphorbia 'Apache Red'
Apache Red Euphorbia
Description
This evergreen succulent reaches 2'-3' tall and has brilliant, year round red flowers. It makes a good barrier plant because of the long spines on the stems. This plant likes full sun and doesn't require much water. The flowers are actually 2 semi- circular bracts that form an oval shape with a yellowish center. This plant is poisonous.
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low, Extra in Summer
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained, Dry
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Apply a layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.
Organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost or aged sawdust will also break down and improve the soil.