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Slipper Plant, Gallito
Scientific Name: Pedilanthus macrocarpus Benth.
Family: Euphorbiaceae

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Recommended Temperature Zone: USDA: 9-10 Frost Tolerance: Hardy in Phoenix to 22°F (-5°C) Sun Exposure: Full sun to light shade (in Phoenix) Origin: Mexico (Sonora, Baja California) Growth Habits: Evergreen bush to 6 feet tall, 6 feet in diameter (1.8 m) Watering Needs: Little water (once a month during the growing season) Propagation: Cuttings or seeds

Blooming Habits:
The bright red cyathia is produced at the end of the summer.