Euphorbia xylophylloides

milk bush
Sculptural, fast-growing succulent shrub with flattened green stems. Great in a pot indoors or out, or planted in a sharply drained sunny spot in the garden.
synonyms Euphorbia enterophora
height 3–10ft
width 3–12ft
tolerates Drought, Deer , Gophers, Heat, Pots, Rooftops
water
needs		 Low
water
info		 These euphorbias are very drought tolerant but will grow faster if they receive some summer water, usually every couple weeks to once a month once established. (Let the plant dry out between waterings.) If you aren’t getting summer growth you may be underwatering. These plants prefer a dry winter; outdoors in California, they won’t need supplemental winter water once established.
hardy
to		 30F
exposure Part Shade – Full Sun
indoor
outdoor		 In or Out
drainage In Ground: Cactus Mix, In Pots: Cactus Mix
fertilizing All Purpose, Low Needs
origin Madagascar
california
native		 No
sunset
zones		 13, 16, 17, 19, 21–H2

Sunset Zones Map

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Growing Notes

Prune early to determine later form, but avoid toxic milky sap. Rinse immediately after contact with skin or eyes. The upside to this toxic sap is that the plant is nearly immune to predation by deer, gophers.
This plant loves summer heat.

Special Interest

New growth tips can be colorful in hot, sunny conditions. Useful as a houseplant in a sunny window, too.

More Info

Very similar to Euphorbia enterophora. It may even be a variety of that species.