
Euphorbia Punicea "Jamaican Poinsettia" RareTropical Euphorbia Tree. Seed Grown
Euphorbia punicea is a species of euphorb commonly known as Jamaican poinsettia. It was first described by Olof Peter Swartz in his Nova genera et species plantarum seu prodromus. It grows as a bush or tree three to five meters (10–16 ft) tall, and sometimes much taller.The false flower is in fact a cyathium surrounded by large, colorful bracts that flowers in the fall time. These are seed Grown plants from last fall. They are starting to wake up and grow fast now that spring is here. Easy to care for euphorbia: Plant in rich soil with plenty good drainage, and a mix of large particle sizes. Water plant when top 2 inches of soil is dry. Does well in shade or full sun. Not cold hardy. You will receive a similar size plant pictured in slides 3-5, mother plant pictured in first photo in 1 gallon pot size. Plant shipped in 3.5" inch pot from New Orleans, LA