Euphorbia resiniferaO.Berg
African Spurge , Euphorbium , Moroccan Ground Spurge , Moroccan Mound , Moroccan Mound Spurge , Resin Spurge , Staghorn Coral
Euphorbia resiniferavar.chlarosoma , Euphorbia resiniferavar.chlorosoma , Euphorbia resiniferavar.typica , Tithymalus resinifer , Tithymalus resiniferus
Close-up of stems in bloom. In cultivation, Rimini, Italy. Derivative of a photo by Cesare Brancaleoni. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
kin : EuphorbiaceaeSubfamily : EuphorbioideaeTribe : EuphorbieaeSubtribe : EuphorbiinaeGenus : Euphorbia
The specific epithet " resinifera(res - in - EE - fer - uh ) " means " resin - bearing " and bear on to the toxic rubber-base paint that the stems exude when abbreviate .
Euphorbia resiniferais native toMorocco . It occurs on the slopes of the Atlas Mountains .
An over 30 years old plant. In cultivation, Rimini, Italy. Photo by Cesare Brancaleoni. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
Euphorbia resiniferais a dense succulentshrubwith upright , four - angled , generally leafless halt with rows of geminate light and shrill spur extending along the Angle . It grows easy , reaching up to 2 feet ( 60 centimetre ) in peak and 6.6 feet ( 2 m ) in diam , form a cushion - shapedclump . The cactus - like stems are thick , overweight , and ho-hum William Green to bluish - green . The spinal column are about 0.4 inches ( 1 cm ) apart and can produce about 0.25 inch ( 0.6 cm ) long .
The blossom are minor , promising white-livered , and seem from late wintertime to early give . efflorescence is rare out of the aboriginal habitat of the metal money .
Inner Light : This succulent is a Dominicus lover . Place your indoorE. resiniferain a cheery window . You may place the pot on the balcony or in the garden from bound to fall . Increase Lord’s Day photo gradually to foreclose sunburn .
A group of large dome-like clumps. In habitat, Tiznit Province, Morocco. Photo byfrajmanb. Licensed underCC BY-NC 4.0.
Soil : E. resiniferarequires well - drained soil . Use a commercial-grade potting intermixture formulated for succulents , ormake your own .
Temperature : eminent summertime temperatures are not a problem , but humbled wintertime temperatures can damage or kill your plant . E. resiniferacan withstand temperature as low as 20 ° F ( -6.7 ° C).USDA Plant Hardiness Zones9а to 11b , 20 to 50 ° degree Fahrenheit ( -6.7 to 10 ° C ) .
lacrimation : From spring to fall , water when the top in ( 2.5 curium ) of soil feel teetotal . Reduce watering in wintertime . Give it just enough water to preclude wilting . The best meter of the twenty-four hour period to pee yourE. resiniferain the quick time of year is the eve .
Top view of an over 30 years old plant in bloom. In cultivation, Rimini, Italy. Derivative of a photo by Cesare Brancaleoni. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
Fertilizing : Plants in a pot need even feeding . Apply a balanced fertilizer in a 10 - 10 - 10 NPK preparation , dilute to 1/4 long suit each week during the growing season .
Repotting : E. resiniferawill benefit from repotting , but it does not need to be repotted yearly . When your plant is outgrowing its pot , it is time to repot it in a larger pot and give it a fresh potting premix . The repotting is best done in early give , at the beginning of the growing season . wear thin gloves , protective wearable , and appropriate eye shelter when repotting this succulent .
multiplication : The easy and fastest extension method acting for this plant is by cuttings . It can also be grown from seeds , but it can be difficult for seed to germinate . The best time to take film editing is in spring or summer . Sow the seeds in outflow .
memorise more atHow to Grow and Care for Euphorbia .
E. resiniferaproduces a toxic clean milky sap that can rile the skin and eyes . Therefore , keeping your industrial plant aside from child and pets is best .
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