as "Synadenium grantii 'Rubrum'" in the Boyce-Thompson Arboretum greenhouse
Sunset®: 21-254
USDA: 10-12
Frost Tolerance: Keep above 32°F (0°C)
Sun Exposure: Full sun to light shade
Origin: Eastern Africa
Growth Habits: Shrub to small tree, up to 16 feet tall (5 m); thick stems exuding a white poisonous milk when damaged; fleshy leaves 5 to 7 inches long (12-18 cm)
Watering Needs: Moderate water, good drainage
Propagation: Cuttings
As most plants of the Euphorbia family, its sap is corrosive and poisonous. All the other parts of the plant are also poisonous.
Blooming Habits:
Red flowers
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