Euphorbia ingens/Candelarbra Tree or Naboom

Euphorbia ingens / Euphorbia ingens
This poisonous plant is easy to grow in containers and has yellow flowers
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Scientific Name: Euphorbia ingens
Common Name: Candelarbra Tree or Naboom
Plant Type: Evergreen
Hardiness Zone: 9, 10, 11 Determine Your Zone
Height: 20-30 feet
Spread: 5 - 10 feet
Bloom time: Winter
Flower color: Yellow
Fruit present: Summer
Fruit color: Red
Light Exposure: Sun
Drainage: Well drained, Dry
Rate of Growth: Slow
Water Requirement: Low
Maintenance Level: Low
Susceptible to insects
and diseases:
Yes
Comments: Well adapted to areas that are dry for long periods of time. The candelabra plant is pretty by poisonous. It has a white sap and a single drop on the skin can cause a blister. The latex like sap may cause blindness when it gets into an eye. They are used as living fences, as their sharp spines deter penetration. Must have a well drained soil for growth.