Donkey Tail Plant
NameDonkey Tail Plant
Species NameEuphorbia myrsinites
Common NameDonkey Tail Spurge
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)3
Container Typestandard pot
Geographic Origineurope
Cultivation Difficultybeginner
Trunk Featuresherbaceous stems
Foliage Typesucculent leaves
Height (cm)20
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitynot applicable as this is not a woody bonsai specimen
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesDistinctive glaucous blue-green spiral foliage and bright yellow-green bracts.
Description
This specimen, identified as Euphorbia myrsinites, is a low-growing perennial with distinctive glaucous blue-green leaves arranged spirally along its herbaceous stems. It features bright chartreuse-yellow bracts that appear in spring. While not a traditional woody bonsai subject, its unique foliage and growth habit are visually striking.
