Euphorbia
Genus
Yellow
Flower Color
Non Fragrant
Fragrance
Hedge
Use
Low
Maintenance
Medium
Size
Yes
With Pots
Outdoor Shade,Outdoor Sun
Sunlight Requirement
Twice A Week
Water Requirement
Low Maintenance,Outdoor
Use
Danda Thor
Origin
India
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Description
Euphorbia royleana is a deciduous cactus-like shrub or small tree armed with short prickles along its stems. It grows to 16.5 feet (5 m) tall with stout strunk and many thick fleshy branches with 5-7 thick, wavy, winged ridges armed with pairs of thorns on their margins. Leaves are fleshy, spoon-shaped, 10-15 cm long. The stems become leafless during hot and cold seasons. Flower-heads are yellow-green, 3-4 in almost stalk-less clusters in leaf axils. Fruit is 3-lobed, about 1 cm across.
It is a medicinal shrub used in Nepal, locally known as siyuri or siudi.
Environment
Euphorbias need well-draining soil and lots of sunlight. They are not particular about soil pH, but they cannot tolerant wet soil. Unlike most succulents ,Euphorbia does not handle long periods of drought well. It may need weekly watering during the summer. If you are growing them in containers or your soil is poor, feed with a half-strength fertilizer monthly.
Landscape
Best used to add vibrant and unique colors to the landscape .Ideally suited for hedging.
Caution
The plant is poisonous and skin contact with the sap can cause blistering.
