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INTRODUCTION

Image of Euphorbia pulcherrima

III Region, Vallenar, Chile
Altitude: 200 m. 10 28, 2008

DESCRIPTION

Plant type: Tree

Flower: Red, without information on the number of petals

Height: 5 m.

Image of Euphorbia pulcherrima

III Region, Vallenar, Chile
Altitude: 200 m. 10 28, 2008

HABITAT

In Chile this species grows in the following environmental conditions:

Habitat according to altitude:

Coastal areas, 0 - 500 m

Watering conditions:

Somewhat dry areas where the drought may last 3 - 5 months. Precipitations of 400 - 800 mm. are concentrated in winter.

Light conditions:

Fully exposed to the sun. Level areas or slopes facing north.

USES

Excellent ornamental value (A +)

GROWING TIPS

This species has the following hardiness:

USDA Hardiness Zone 10 and 11. The plant does not tolerate freezing.

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