Euphorbia

Add a little gravel to the soil and use an unglazed pot which will promote evaporation of any excess water.Once you have the plant in a location in your home, avoid moving it which stresses out the plant and can minimize its health.

What does that really mean anyway? Here are a few that we do know grow here, but there is too little information to discuss them separately in this article.There are undoubtedly dozens more species growing in the ground or potted outdoors in southern...

Of course, if you're not familiar with the name, this may leave you wondering, “What is a mole plant?” Read on to find out more.. The mole spurge plant escaped its boundaries and self-seeded rampantly on both the east and west coasts of the U.S.If...

In perfect conditions, the plants can measure as much as 3 feet across, and yellowish-green blooms appear around the hub in spring and summer. Euphorbia requires at least six hours of direct sunlight per day and tolerates temperatures in the low 90s (33-35...

They reward the gardener with more than just good looks, but remind us all of the variety and beauty found in nature. Learn how to cultivate a Euphorbia plant that will start conversations and cause second looks.Euphorbias occur naturally in many parts...

Once the cutting has developed roots, transfer to a container with cactus mix.As part of dragon bone plant care, you should water regularly, at least once per week in the growing season, but allow soil to dry out in the top few inches.

This article is a basic introduction to these weird flower-like structures. Hmmm).These seed pods often burst when mature and drying, sending the seeds flying many feet in all directions.In some species of Euphorbia the entire involucre is sitting in...

A miniature form of its parent, Euphorbia x martinii, with an extremely long blooming period. Combined with the gorgeous, creamy yellow and green variegated foliage of 'Helena's Blush', the two made delightful companions in a container by our front entry.

The flowers themselves are small and fleeting, but the colorful bracts hold their color for many months.Excellent Rating-Massachusetts Horticultural SocietyTop Performer-Mississippi State University 2004 and 2005

Packet: 50 seeds.The milky sap of this plant may cause skin irritation in sensitive individuals. Exercise caution when harvesting. Foliage variegation occurs when days begin to shorten.

This article will introduce the reader to just a few of the dozens of such weird plants. This is a difficult group of plants to make a lot of generalities about, as they vary quite a bit in their ease of growth, cold hardiness, tolerance of wet soils...

My poinsettias have been sitting in my conservatory window all winter long, with their beautiful colored bracts showing off to all who were passing by on our street. Are you asking why?

That's the way we hortimaniacs are. They have escaped cultivation in areas where they are hardy (Zones 8-11) and have become weeds in some places.The Euphorbiaceae family, as anyone can see with minimal investigation, is exceedingly varied.

So really Euphorbias aren't all that dangerous even if eaten, though as you can see, actually getting eaten is a rare experience for most Euphorbias (however, insects seem immune to many Euphorbias and happily chew holes in some of my nicer plants!)Surprisingly...

Some of the plants below are included only because in MY climate they are short, columnar species.In more tropical climates some of these could be large trees.variegated form old plant (left) and plant grown in too much shade (right)Dead Thai hybrid (left)...

But there aren't, we discover, many plants which will bloom happily indoors when sunlight, humidity, and vitality are all running low. When deciding which plants to take inside with you for the cold months, keep in mind that pelargoniums will do fairly...

I am taking you for a ride in my time machine, back to the late 40's when there was no concern about invasive plants. It flowers in late spring and off and on throughout the late summer.

Easy-to-grow in porous cactus soil. Suzanna's Euphorbia (Euphorbia suzannae) Native to South Africa, this attractive clump-forming succulent is grown for its distinctive green spineless stems with unusual ribbing.

The leaves emerge green but quickly turn a deeper red. Late-summer cutback can be beneficial if plants start to "birdnest." Use gloves since sap may irritate skin of susceptible individuals.

Grows 10-12'' tall. Get ready for a dramatic three-season performance in your landscape. In spring, Bonfire's emerging foliage is brilliant yellow, orange and lime; summer and fall colors are crimson and burgundy.

Cold temperatures and over-watering can cause its demise. Pine Cone Euphorbia (Euphorbia bupleurifolia) Pine Cone Euphorbia is an unusual and fun plant to grow. Originating in South Africa, it develops a fat caudex that looks similar to a pine cone but...

The fine airy habit and tiny white flowers mix so well with other annuals or simply on their own where they offer a nice buoyant display. Expect the same performance as their vegetative cousins but without some of the headaches.

Turns rich red in the fall. In late spring, crackling sulfur yellow bracts light up the whole plant for several weeks. But really, who needs flowers with foliage like this?! 'Bonfire' PP18585 is a selection from E.

Graminea varieties challenge those obstacles as the first seed produced products in this species that you can sow, grow and finish from start to finish. Glamour Euphorbia has a slightly more vigorous mounded plant habit.

A good selection for northern gardens and it is extremely drought tolerant. Cushion Spurge gets its name from its cushion-like, perfectly dome-shaped habit. If sited correctly, the leaves will turn red in the fall.

This plant would make a fabulous specimen in a brightly colored patio container and will undoubtedly add flair to the garden. In our location near Lake Michigan where summer temperatures are a bit cooler, a bit of the pink coloring remained all summer...

Flowering: Creamy lime bracts surrounding petite red centers Seeds: May produce small brown seeds. Soil pH: Not particular about pH Fertilizer: Scratch in about 2" of compost or some organic granular fertilzer upon planting.