Reinecke's Spurge

Euphorbia reineckei

Native to:
Caroline Is., Guam, Palau, Samoa

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Euphorbiaceae
Genus:
Euphorbia
Species:
Euphorbia reineckei
USDA Symbol:
EURE16

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Perennial
Growth Habit:
Forb/herb , Succulent
Height:
50 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Bloom Months:
apr,may,jun
Bloom Colors:
green, yellow

Keystone Species Ranking

Pollen Specialist Bee Keystone:
★★★★☆ Native pollen specialist bee species supported by this genus (NWF)

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:
Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
dry to moderate
Notes:
native to rocky, coastal areas

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
Germination Time:
14–30 days

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI