Euphorbia Plants — Species, Care & Identification
The Euphorbia genus belongs to the Euphorbiaceae family and currently includes 9species in PlantoScan's care catalogue. Each species below links to a full guide covering watering, light, soil, propagation, and toxicity.
Reference: Euphorbia on Wikipedia
Euphorbia species tend to share similar watering and light preferences, which means care routines cross-apply well across varieties. Browse the grid below to compare requirements side-by-side.
For general indoor plant care that applies beyond the Euphorbia genus, see the complete plant care guide covering every species on PlantoScan.
All Euphorbia Species
Poinsettia
Euphorbia pulcherrima
Crown Of Thorns
Euphorbia milii
Pencil Cactus
Euphorbia tirucalli
African Milk Tree
Euphorbia trigona
Devils Backbone Plant
Euphorbia tithymaloides
Myrtle Spurge
Euphorbia myrsinites

Mediterranean Spurge
Euphorbia characias
Candelabra Tree
Euphorbia ingens
Madagascar Jewel
Euphorbia leuconeura