Euphorbia
Genus
Yellow
Flower Color
Summer
Flowering Season
Low
Maintenance
Outdoor Sun
Sunlight Requirement
Yes
With Pots
Small
Size
Twice A Week
Water Requirement
Balcony,Gifting,Outdoor
Use
African milk barrel
Description : Euphorbia horrida f. monstruosa is easily distinguishable and shows many growing variations with different monstrous shapes. The stems slowly branch from the base, forming irregular mounded clumps with more than 50 heads.
The crested form Euphorbia horrida f. monstruosa cristata is rare and sought after by collectors, for its unique features. There are several and variously shaped and sized crested clones.
Origin: Madagascar
Family: Euphorbiaceae
Height: 4- 6 Inch
Light: Euphorbia prefers full sun in well drained soil and tolerates dry conditions as well as coastal exposure.. This plant will grow well on east/west and south facing windows.
Water: This plant can thrive on neglect. It can tolerate dry soil pretty well. Overall it has lower to medium watering requirements. Don't let the soil be soggy, as plant will most likely rot. It may need weekly watering during the summer. Water whenever the soil is dry several inches below the surface.The plant prefer a bit more frequent watering than typical succulent plant. Also, avoid getting water on the leaves and stems because they can rot if they get too wet.
Humidity: Euphorbia is very tolerant of dry environments and is not needy in any way. It s pretty much indifferent to the humidity level as you can just as well grow it next to higher humidity plant.
Temperature: Growth may cease completely below 70 F, but will resume when warmer weather returns.
Soil: Likes poor, sandy soil that drains well
Fertilizer: Feed every 2 weeks a balanced liquid fertilizer and in winters at half-strength every month. .
