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Euphorbia trigona 'Royal Red'

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Euphorbia trigona 'Royal Red'

Family Name: Euphorbiaceae

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Classifications and Characteristics

Plant Division Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Dicotyledon)
Plant Growth Form Succulent Plant
Lifespan (in Singapore) Perennial
Mode of Nutrition Autotrophic
Plant Shape Columnar
Maximum Height 1 m to 2 m

Description and Ethnobotany

Growth Form Succulent plant forming a clump of erect stems.
Foliage Dark, purplish red leaves are obovate (egg-shaped with the pointed end attached to the stem). One leaf is located between most of the pairs of spines that line the stem edges.
Stems Thick, fleshy stems are 3-sided, triangular in cross-section and dull light green with an irregular, whitish stripe down the middle of the stem. Stem branches are also erect and parallel to the main stem.
Similar The stems of E. trigona resemble those of E. lactea in terms of their coloration and position of spines. E. trigona branches are erect and parallel to the main stem, while those of E. lactea are held at an angle away from the main stem, forming a tree-like branching pattern. 
Cultivation This cultivar should be grown in bright light, because the leaves will lose their vibrant red colour under shade. Water plants thoroughly, then allow the soil to become very dry before re-watering again. 

Landscaping Features

Thematic Landscaping Rockery / Desert Garden
Usage Hazard - Cons Spines/Thorns - Stem/Branch, Toxic Upon Ingestion, Irritant - Sap

Plant Care and Propagation

Light Preference Full Sun
Water Preference Little Water
Rootzone Tolerance Drought Tolerant, Well-Drained Soils
Propagation Method Stem Cutting
Propagation Method Remarks Allow stem cuttings to dry for several days before planting in well-drained soil. Begin to water cuttings when new growth forms.

Foliar

Mature Foliage Colour(s) Red
Mature Foliage Texture(s) Smooth

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Master ID 32111
Species ID 6517
Flora Disclaimer The information in this website has been compiled from reliable sources, such as reference works on medicinal plants. It is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment and NParks does not purport to provide any medical advice. Readers should always consult his/her physician before using or consuming a plant for medicinal purposes.
Species record last updated on: 20 August 2021.
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