Euphorbia cyathophora syn. E. barbellata
Wild Poinsettia, Texas Poinsettia
Wild Poinsettia sports dark green leaves can be oval or indented on the sides. Some have a splash of red that looks painted on, thus the common name "Painted Leaf". Growing from .8m in height. From midsummer until the first frost the innermost parts of each bract turn a vibrant red.
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Partial shade
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Very little water
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Not Frost hardy
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Light and free draining
Common name
Wild Poinsettia, Texas Poinsettia
Latin name
Euphorbia cyathophora syn. E. barbellata
type
Perennial
family
Euphorbiaceae
ph
5.0 - 7.0 Acid - Neutral
Plant & bloom calendar
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Best time to plant
full grown dimensions
Euphorbia cyathophora syn. E. barbellata
Wild Poinsettia sports dark green leaves can be oval or indented on the sides. Some have a splash of red that looks painted on, thus the common name "Painted Leaf". Growing from .8m in height. From midsummer until the first frost the innermost parts of each bract turn a vibrant red.