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How to Grow
Sunlight
Partial Shade - Full Sun
~
3-6 hours of sun per day, with protection from intense mid-day sun
Characteristics
Bloom Time
Jun, Jul, Aug
Plant Type
Shrub, Annual, Houseplant, Tree, This popular, small shrubby tree, originating from Central America produces vast numbers of seedlings and naturalizes easily. It grows to ± 3 m. high.
Lifespan
Annual
Flower
In early summer (June), this plant has white flowers in an inflorescence of a panicle. There are also bracts (white/cream), and flowers may not have petals.
Taxonomy
Order
Malpighiales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Genus
Euphorbia