Euphorbia ‘Tiny Treasure’

Tiny Treasure euphorbia
Vibrant chartreuse foliage, long-lasting flowers with maroon eyes on a compact plant perfect for pots and mixed plantings. Evergreen with seasonal growth cycle.
synonyms Euphorbia x martini ‘Waleulitr’
height 8–10in
width 8–10in
tolerates Coast, Cold, Cool Summers, Drought, Deer , Gophers, Heat, Pots, Rooftops, Wind
water
needs		 Low
water
info		 Water this plant infrequently, when the top two inches or so of soil feel dry. Usually this will mean every week or two in dry weather. If you establish this pattern over several years, then you can cut back to watering every four to six weeks in dry weather. Use drippers, emitters, or a slow stream of water so that it doesn’t run off; allow the water to trickle all the way down through the deepest layers of soil. This plant will look more lush if given water every two to four weeks during dry weather once established. In a pot slowly water the entire surface until water comes out of the bottom of your pot.
hardy
to		 -10F
exposure Part Shade – Full Sun
indoor
outdoor		 Outdoor
drainage In Ground: Cactus Mix, In Ground: Planting Mix, In Pots: Cactus Mix, In Pots: Potting Soil
fertilizing All Purpose 1/2 Strength, Low Needs
origin Hybrid, France
california
native		 No
sunset
zones		 3–12, 14–16, 18–24

Sunset Zones Map

Outdoor Exposure Guide

OUTDOOR EXPOSURE GUIDE

Full Sun
Six or more hours of sun beams directly landing on the plant's leaves.

Part Shade
Three to five hours of sun beams directly landing on the plant's leaves.

Part Sun
One to two hours of sun beams directly landing on the plants leaves.

Full Shade
The plant is never fully lit by sun beams, but is in a bright spot or has dappled sunbeams playing over the leaves throughout the day.

Deep Shade
The plant never has dappled light on the leaves, and is in a place that feels dim, even on a nice sunny day.

SUNSET ZONES MAP

Growing Notes

Always wear gloves and glasses or goggles when working with this plant to avoid the toxic milky sap. Wash it off upon contact with skin or eyes/mouth.
Prune down old growth in late winter to refresh the plant. May freeze to the ground and regrow with extreme cold.
This hybrid plant rarely self-sows.

Special Interest

The toxic milky sap of this plant makes it a great deterrent to gophers, even protecting plants nearby when planted throughout a garden.

Tip growth shows coppery tones as temperatures drop in fall.

More Info

Euphorbia x martini, the source plant of this cultivar, is a natural hybrid of Euphorbia amygdaloides and E. characias ssp. characias discovered in southern France in the 1800s. Other cultivars include ‘Ascot Rainbow’ and ‘Redwing’.