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Slipper Plant, Pedilanthus macrocarpus

Slipper Plant, Pedilanthus macrocarpus Glendale Xeriscape Demonstration Garden, June 26, 2006.

Slipper Plant, Pedilanthus macrocarpus	Slipper Plant, Pedilanthus macrocarpus
Lady's Slipper Plant Seed Pod Pedilanthus macrocarpus	Lady Slipper Plant Seed Pod Pedilanthus macrocarpus

Slipper Plant Pedilanthus macrocarpus, Spurge Family: ( Euphorbiaceae ), Slipper Plant. Also called: Lady Slipper, Slipper Flower, Lady's Slipper, and Gallito. An evergreen succulent about 6 feet tall with a 6 foot spread. It has mostly leafless, light green stems, up to about ½ inch in diameter, that usually stand straight up, or sometimes are arched. Hummingbirds are attracted to it's flowers. Easy to grow by stem cutting. Some people are sensitive to Euphorbia sap, use gloves when handling. Height: About 6 feet tall with a 6 foot spread. Flowers: Pink to red terminal blooms. Resembling a Lady's Slipper. About 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 inches long. Blooming Time: Late June - October. Leaves: Generally leafless, elongated stems are green (photosynthetic), medium coarse texture. Found: Native of Mexico (Sonora, Baja California). Elevation: 0 - 1,500 Feet. Habitat: Sonoran desert, dry and open bushland. Low deserts in the partial shade of cacti or shrubs. Highly drought resistant, but will perform better if watered during the late spring and summer. Miscellaneous: Flowering Photos Taken June 26, 2006. Glendale Xeriscape Demonstration Garden.