Euphorbia Cactus

When collecting such succulents.However, rarely do any succulent sources have much, if any, information about how to grow these Euphorbias.I realize there are literally hundreds of species of small Euphorbia and there just is no way to know a lot about...

In Greek mythology Medusa was a beautiful sea nymph (one of the Gorgon Sisters) who had a ‘relationship' with Poesidon.Athena was pissed about it and turned her hair into snakes (and made her ugly, too, I gather).From then on all who looked upon her...

This plant is used as a pseudo-shrub in frost free gardens, and is now appearing as an annual in middle to cooler zones. Prune copperleaf selectively for fullness as needed, and consider rooting your cuttings to overwinter the plant or share it with other...

Be sure to keep the sap out of your eyes. Spread the pods on a pan or tray to dry, then separate the seeds from the dry husks. Growing flowering spurge isn't difficult as long as you can provide the right conditions.

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.

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 plant is upright, leaves are linear and bluish green in color.

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. Want to learn how to grow a Medusa's Head?

You can propagate Euphorbia more quickly and easily by gathering up the “volunteers” around an established plant. Some are as large as trees and others range as small ground covers.

Use aor add gritty sand and pebbles to a commercial plant formula. Choose a container that will evaporate excess moisture, such as a clay pot. The tiny leaves fall off as the spines are produced and are only present on new growth.Overall the plant is...

A miniature form of its parent, Euphorbia x martinii, with an extremely long blooming period. We've had several hardy Euphorbias in our gardens over the years and I've always been fond of those with a 'shrubby' form and especially impressed with their...

During the Christmas season, commercial growers often combine it in containers with poinsettias, making the poinsettias seem to be nestled in a bed of white frost.Gardeners who must be concerned about deer eating their plants will be glad to know that...

Long vase life. Foliage variegation occurs when days begin to shorten. 1,350 seeds/oz. Seed sown in the greenhouse should be grown at 60°F (16°C).Transplant: Sow 4-6 weeks before last frost, directly into cell packs or larger containers.

They do very little growing in winter, but it is the best time of year to enjoy Christmas cacti, when the days are shortening and the temps cooling down. Fortunately they do tolerate low light situations for short periods of time, and that is why they...

To be able to differentiate between these cacti, you must look at their leaves or stem segments called phylloclades.The Christmas cactus has a rounded lobe on the edge of the leaf.Nothing pointed on this one.

This year they've bloomed later and the bracts were still there at the beginning of March, healthy and as beautiful as ever. Well, because I need to prune my poinsettias and, as you know, they are a symbol of Christmas.

When we think of Euphorbia, we often think of thorny plants such as crown of thorns or those that ooze milky sap when cut or broken, such as the milk bush or pencil tree. They have escaped cultivation in areas where they are hardy (Zones 8-11) and have...

Both she and her flowers will grow and thrive there, well-nourished and hardy, ready for whatever conditions await them, but her garden will never be only hers, just as mine had never been only mine.Photos courtesy of Xenomorf, mrsj, Dinu and bob47.

The deeper flower color contrasts so well with other lighter colored Christmas Cactus varieties. This larger flowered variety of Christmas Cactus has rich lavender flowers.

Drooping habit of this plant makes it a good selection for spring hanging baskets.

Includes 1 each of Easter, Lavender, Rare Yellow, Tangerine and White Christmas Cactuses.

We are offering our overstock of houseplants for an amazingly low price! We don't know which of our wonderful varieties we will have surplus supply of in our greenhouses this year, but we know you'll enjoy the surprise when it arrives! It may be flowering...

Blossoms appear early in December and continue through January. Snow white blossoms and shiny holly green leaves -- the perfect holiday centerpiece.

This Christmas Cactus Collection includes 2 Lavender and 2 Rare Yellow cactus varieties. Lavender is a large flower variety with rich lavender blooms. Yellow has lemony-yellow, jewel like blossoms.

Includes 1 each of Golden Christmas Cactus, Red Easter Cactus, Twilight Tangerine Christmas Cactus and White Christmas Cactus.

The complexity of each flower color is really gorgeous. The Twilight Tangerine Cactus is a delicate combination of peach and orange pastels.

Collection includes 1 each of Lavender, White and Twilight Tangerine Christmas Cactus.

The Christmas Yellow Cactus has charming yellow, jewel-like blossoms appear in December and often bloom through February. Very hard to find. Limited supply --- order now! It has shiny, typical Christmas Cactus stem-joints and arching, pendulous branches.