Here's a complete description of the Euphorbia flower plant:

🌿 Euphorbia Plant Description

Common Name: Euphorbia
Scientific Name: Euphorbia spp. (There are over 2,000 species)
Family: Euphorbiaceae (Spurge family)
Origin: Found worldwide, especially in Africa, Madagascar, and the Americas

✅ General Botanical Description:
🌸 Flowers:

Type: Tiny, often inconspicuous, grouped into a special structure called a cyathium

Bracts: In many species (e.g. Euphorbia milii), the small flowers are surrounded by brightly colored bracts (leaf-like structures) that look like petals — red, pink, white, or yellow

Blooming Season: Many species bloom year-round in warm climates

🌿 Leaves:

Vary widely by species

Some have fleshy, succulent leaves (e.g. Euphorbia tirucalli), others have small or seasonal leaves (e.g. Euphorbia milii)

Usually simple and alternate

🌵 Plant Habit:

Form: Wide variety — shrubs, small trees, herbs, succulents, and cactus-like forms

Size: From a few inches tall to several meters, depending on species

✅ Popular Euphorbia Species:

Euphorbia milii (Crown of Thorns)

Woody, thorny succulent

Bright bracts around small flowers

Popular as an indoor or garden ornamental

Euphorbia pulcherrima (Poinsettia)

Large red, white, or pink bracts

Popular during Christmas season

Native to Mexico

Euphorbia tirucalli (Pencil Cactus)

Thin, stick-like green stems

Minimal leaves

Drought-tolerant and used in xeriscaping

Euphorbia lactea

Cactus-like, with ridged stems

Often grafted onto other euphorbias for ornamental effect

✅ Growing Conditions:

Light: Prefers full sun to partial shade

Soil: Well-drained soil; sandy or loamy

Watering: Drought-tolerant; water sparingly — too much water causes root rot

Fertilizer: Occasional feeding in the growing season (spring/summer)

⚠️ Toxicity & Safety:

All Euphorbia species contain a milky white latex sap

Toxic and irritating to skin, eyes, and mucous membranes

Can cause severe irritation if ingested or touched — wear gloves when pruning or handling

✅ Uses:

Ornamental: Widely used in landscaping, pots, and as indoor succulents

Medicinal (Traditional): Some species used in folk medicine (with caution, due to toxicity)

Drought Landscaping: Excellent choice for xeriscaping and low-water gardens.