Euphorbia
Genus
Green
Flower Color
Non Fragrant
Fragrance
Summer
Flowering Season
Low
Maintenance
Medium
Size
Yes
With Pots
Outdoor Shade,Outdoor Sun
Sunlight Requirement
Twice A Week
Water Requirement
Low Maintenance,Outdoor
Use
Euphorbia poissonii 'Pax'
Origin
Nigeria
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Description
Euphorbia poissonii 'Variegata' is an attractive succulent shrub with cylindrical branches topped with large variegated green and yellow leaves. It grows upto 2m (6.6ft) tall and around 4 cm (1.6″) in diameter.
It has a delightful yellow green or greenish with red stamens.
Environment
Euphorbia need well-draining soil and need sunny to light shaded places. They are not particular about soil pH, but they cannot tolerant wet soil. Unlike most succulents,does not handle long periods of drought well. It may need weekly watering during the summer. Water whenever the soil is dry several inches below the surface. Water deeply, but don t let them sit in wet soil, which can cause root rot. Add some organic matter or fertilizer to the planting hole. If you are growing them in containers or your soil is poor, feed with a half-strength fertilizer monthly.
Landscape Uses
Excellent specimen for container, Offices, Rock garden
Caution
Euphorbia bongolavensis is likely to exude a toxic latex when its tissue is damaged, which can cause irritation, inflammation and blistering.
