How to tend a Euphorbia milii

Also known as: Sterigmanthe bojeri (Hook.) Klotzsch & Garcke, Tumalis bojeri (Hook.) Raf., Euphorbia bajeri var. mucronulatus Ram.Goyena, Euphorbia bojeri Hook., Euphorbia breonii Nois., Euphorbia milii f. lutea Leandri, Euphorbia milii var. milii , Euphorbia splendens subsp. bojeri (Hook.) Denis, Euphorbia splendens var. bojeri (Hook.) Costantin & Gallaud, Euphorbia bojeri Hook., Euphorbia milii var. breonii (Nois.) Ursch & Leandri

Watering

Resistant to drought, water thoroughly when soil is dry

Sunlight

Likes adequate light, in summer use half shade for better care

Soil

Peat or soil with specific nutrients

Fertilizer

Fertilization not much required, dilute fertilizers following instructions, apply fertilizers once in each month in spring

Pruning

Remove old, diseased and dead leaves timely

About this plant

Origin
Africa
Category
Euphorbiaceae, Euphorbia
Size
Diameter ≥ 10 cm, height ≥ 15 cm
Blooming period
Flowering period October-February, viewing period 3-4 weeks
Flower colors
red, light yellow
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