How to tend a Euphorbia tirucalli
Also known as: Arthrothamnus tirucalli (L.) Klotzsch & Garcke, Tirucalia indica Raf., Tirucalia tirucalli (L.) P.V.Heath, Euphorbia tirucalli var. rhipsaloides (Willd.) A.Chev., Euphorbia geayi Costant. & Gall., Euphorbia laro Drake, Euphorbia media N.E.Br., Euphorbia media var. bagshawei N.E.Br., Euphorbia rhipsaloides Lem., Euphorbia scoparia N.E.Br., Euphorbia suareziana Croizat, Euphorbia viminalis Mill., Euphorbia rhipsaloides Willd., Euphorbia rhipsaloides Welw. ex N.E.Br.
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Water thoroughly after soil surface dries, avoid saturated water
Sunlight
Likes sunshine, put in sunny places, avoid strong sunlight in summer at noon
Soil
Soil with loose texture or soil with specific nutrients
Fertilizer
Dilute fertilizers following instructions, apply 1-2 times monthly
Pruning
Remove aged tissues, dead and pest branches timely
About this plant
- Origin
- Africa
- Category
- Euphorbiaceae, Euphorbia
- Size
- Diameter ⥠20 cm, height ⥠25 cm
- Blooming period
- Flowering period June-September, fruiting period July-November
- Flower colors
- yellow white, fruit color dark black
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