Plant family
Euphorbias & crotons — Euphorbiaceae
66 species across 3 genera in the Growli library
The spurge family spans the succulent, often cactus-like euphorbias, the poinsettia, and the brilliantly-coloured croton (Codiaeum) — a diverse group united by a milky, irritant latex.
Browse euphorbias & crotons by genus
All euphorbias & crotons we cover
- African Milk Tree
- Banana Croton
- Baseball Plant
- Berlandier's Jatropha
- Candelabra Euphorbia
- Coral Cactus
- Coral Plant
- Crested Euphorbia
- Croton
- Croton Gold Dust
- Crown of Thorns
- Eleanor Roosevelt Croton
- Euphorbia aeruginosa
- Euphorbia ammak
- Euphorbia antisyphilitica
- Euphorbia bubalina
- Euphorbia bupleurifolia
- Euphorbia caput-medusae
- Euphorbia clavarioides
- Euphorbia columnaris
- Euphorbia cooperi
- Euphorbia cylindrifolia
- Euphorbia decaryi
- Euphorbia enopla
- Euphorbia esculenta
- Euphorbia ferox
- Euphorbia flanaganii
- Euphorbia francoisii
- Euphorbia globosa
- Euphorbia gorgonis
- Euphorbia grandicornis
- Euphorbia groenewaldii
- Euphorbia horrida
- Euphorbia ingens
- Euphorbia knuthii
- Euphorbia lactea 'White Ghost'
- Euphorbia mammillaris
- Euphorbia meloformis
- Euphorbia milii 'Lutea'
- Euphorbia milii 'Rosea'
- Euphorbia obesa subsp. symmetrica
- Euphorbia persistentifolia
- Euphorbia piscidermis
- Euphorbia polygona
- Euphorbia pseudocactus
- Euphorbia pulvinata
- Euphorbia resinifera
- Euphorbia schoenlandii
- Euphorbia stellata
- Euphorbia suzannae
- Euphorbia symmetrica
- Euphorbia tirucalli 'Firesticks'
- Euphorbia tortirama
- Euphorbia Trigona 'Rubra'
- Euphorbia valida
- Firesticks Plant
- Gout Plant
- Mammy Croton
- Oakleaf Croton
- Pencil Cactus (Firestick)
- Peregrina
- Petra Croton
- Poinsettia
- Purging Jatropha
- Sea Spurge
- Zanzibar Croton
Euphorbias & crotons — frequently asked questions
Are euphorbias & crotons toxic to cats and dogs?
Most euphorbias & crotons are not pet-safe. Of the 66 euphorbias & crotons in the Growli library, 66 (100%) carry a toxic or mildly-toxic ASPCA classification and 0 are pet-safe. They are not uniformly safe, so always confirm the exact species on its pet-safety page before trusting it around cats or dogs.
How much light do euphorbias & crotons need?
Most euphorbias & crotons want plenty of direct sun — 39 of the 66 in our library do best there. If yours stretches toward the window or loses its variegation it needs more light; scorched or bleached leaves mean it is getting too much.
Are euphorbias & crotons easy to care for?
Some euphorbias & crotons suit experienced growers — several want strong light, sharp drainage or a specific seasonal rhythm. Check the individual species page for the exact regime before you buy.
What is the Euphorbiaceae family?
The Euphorbiaceae family — the euphorbias & crotons — groups 66 species across 3 genera in the Growli library, most prominently Euphorbia, Codiaeum, Jatropha. Members share a broadly similar light, water and soil pattern, which is why it pays to learn the family before the individual plant.