Hercules Club, or Canary Island Spurge, is a large, cactus-like succulent shrub with thick, four- to five-angled, columnar branches. The ribs have paired spines. It forms a dense, candelabra-like clump. Native to the Canary Islands, it is a striking architectural plant.
| Family: | Euphorbiaceae (yoo-for-bee-AY-see-ee) |
| Genus: | Euphorbia (yoo-FOR-bee-uh) |
| Species: | canariensis (kuh-nair-ee-EN-sis) |
Full sun and well-draining soil. Drought-tolerant. The milky sap is toxic and irritating. Can grow quite large in the ground in frost-free climates. In containers, it stays more manageable. A dramatic silhouette plant for xeriscapes.
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