How to tend a Euphorbia mammillaris

Also known as: Treisia erosa Haw., Vallaris fimbriata (Scop.) Raf., Euphorbia cereiformis var. echinata Salm-Dyck ex Boiss., Euphorbia echinata Salm-Dyck, Euphorbia enneagona Haw., Euphorbia erosa Willd., Euphorbia fimbriata Scop., Euphorbia odontophylla Willd., Euphorbia platymammillaris Croizat, Euphorbia scopoliana Steud., Euphorbia fimbriata sensu N.E.Br.p.p.non Scop., Euphorbia mammillaris var. spinosior A.Berger, Euphorbia mammillaris var. submammillaris A.Berger

Watering

Resistant to drought, water thoroughly after soil surface dries, avoid saturated water

Sunlight

Like sunshine, avoid exposure to strong light in summer

Soil

Peat or soil with specific nutrients

Fertilizer

Dilute fertilizers following instructions, apply 1-2 times monthly

Pruning

Remove aged tissues, dead, rotten, diseased leaves timely

About this plant

Origin
India
Category
Euphorbiaceae, Euphorbia
Size
Diameter ≥ 15 cm, height ≥ 25 cm
Blooming period
Foliage plants, viewing period year around
Flower colors
yellow, fleshy stem light green
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