Euphorbia cotinifoliaL.
Caribbean Copper Bush , Caribbean Copper Plant , Mexican Shrubby Spurge , Red Spurge , Smoketree Spurge , Tropical Smoke Bush
Aklema cotinifolia , Alectoroctonum cotinifolium , Euphorbia cotinifoliasubsp.cotinifolia , Tithymalus cotinifolius
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Family : EuphorbiaceaeSubfamily : EuphorbioideaeTribe : EuphorbieaeSubtribe : EuphorbiinaeGenus : Euphorbia
Euphorbia cotinifoliais an vertical shrub or small tree prize for its ornamental foliage . It is strongly forficate and can grow up to 10 feet ( 3 m ) tall . The stem are purple and bear broadly ovate , somewhat heavy leave of absence with a beautiful bass burgundy colour and bright flushed venation . The leaf can pass up to 2.4 inches ( 6 cm ) in length and up to 2 inches ( 5 centimetre ) in width and are attached to the radical by slender , up to 2.4 in ( 6 cm ) long petiole .
Flowering occurs from late fountain to mid - summer . The inflorescences are comparatively invisible , produced as small , few - branched terminal cymes comprise of bantam cyathia with purplish glands and creamy petal - like bracts that contrast attractively with the ruddy foliage . The fruits are 3 - locular ejection seat about 0.25 in ( 0.6 cm ) in diam and contain brown seeds .
The specie is often sell under the cultivar namesEuphorbia cotinifolia’Atropurpurea ' orEuphorbia cotinifolia’Burgundy Wine ' .
Euphorbia cotinifoliais native toMexicothroughCentral Americato northernSouth America .
USDA hardiness zone9a to 11b : from 20 ° F ( −6.7 ° C ) to 50 ° F ( +10 ° C ) .
Euphorbias are very easy to wish for . They require a footling indulge to become established , but once they are , they are self - sufficient . More choke from too much care and watering than from neglect . Euphorbias need well - drain soil and lots of sunlight . They are not particular about territory pH but can not tolerate wet soil . Unlike most succulent , Euphorbiadoes not handle long periods of drought well . It may need hebdomadary lachrymation during the summer . Water whenever the grease is dry several in below the open . Water deep , but do n’t let them sit in wet soil , which can cause root rot . supply some organic matter or plant food to the planting hole . Feed with a half - strength fertilizer monthly if you are growing them in container or your soil is poor .
Euphorbiacan be grown from cum , but they can be unmanageable to germinate ( or even find ) . It is usually propagated by cuttings . This can be catchy because of the exuding sap . Rooting hormone is recommended withEuphorbias . They tend to grow problem - free , but there are a few pests and diseases to be alert for .
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