Euphorbia Resinifera

They range from cactus-like spiny plants to thickly padded succulents and even shrubby, woody plants with veined leaves. They do not grow petals but instead have colored bracts which are modified leaves.

It is evident from searches on line that many others cannot tell them apart, either. But I do not like planting plants that are just going to die the very first winter, or fry in the sun, or wither in the shade.

Please, as some have, since the poison in the caper spurge mole plant can be quite toxic.Despite its toxicity, various parts of the mole spurge plant have been used medicinally through the years.

Medusa's Head plants, native to South Africa, grow numerous grayish-green, snake-like branches extending from a central hub that keeps the twisty, leafless branches supplied with moisture and nutrients.

These plants are almost impossible to kill and are a perfect choice for the novice gardener. A few tolerate shadier conditions, but none of the family is fussy about soil condition.

In the winter, water once per month to allow for the dormant period.Prune the plant as needed to remove errant stems or keep it in a tidy habit. Use aor add gritty sand and pebbles to a commercial plant formula.

Well, maybe not.For more on Euphorbia cyathia see the following helpful links:http://www.euphorbiaceae.org/pages/about_euphorbia.html Sometimes the first flowers to emerge are the male flowers, often symmetrically, but sometimes seemingly randomly surrounding...

New cultivars now provide more choices for our gardens and I am rapidly developing an uncontrollable desire to plant more!A recent expansion in one of our gardens was pleading for plants that could quickly fill this area.

Both heat and drought tolerant, it blooms constantly during the summer. The flowers themselves are small and fleeting, but the colorful bracts hold their color for many months.Excellent Rating-Massachusetts Horticultural SocietyTop Performer-Mississippi...

Foliage variegation occurs when days begin to shorten. 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.

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 and need for sunlight.However, the plants I am most familiar with are some of the hardiest...

Right now my poinsettias are ugly, but soon new sprouts will appear and they will grow in no time, turning into strong, bushy plants. That's why it's best to keep them inside. I usually keep them until their cup-like flowers bloom and the bracts start...

That's the way we hortimaniacs are. 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.

Are they really the dangerous thugs they are made out to be? This, and clothing damage, are among the cautions I am most concerned about when dealing with my own Euphorbias.For more perspective on Euphorbias and their dangers, read one of my other articles...

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)...

When deciding which plants to take inside with you for the cold months, keep in mind that pelargoniums will do fairly well, as dry air doesn't bother them much.Wax begonias also don't require a huge amount of light or humidity.But I've discovered a few...

Somehow it all reminds me of the road less traveled.***Warning: Cypress spurge is considered toxic to animals and people and can cause illness and skin irritations.All sources for this article came from the writings of my family.

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. Reduce watering during the cool winter months.

If you are looking for an all-season colorful plant, this ‘Bonfire' plant is one of the most gorgeous spurges ever grown! * Mahagony Red Foliage All Year * Chartreuse Flowers in Spring * Loves Hot and Dry

Blooms in late spring. Tiny golden-chartreuse blooms in late spring. Plant 18'' apart in full to partial sun. In spring, Bonfire's emerging foliage is brilliant yellow, orange and lime; summer and fall colors are crimson and burgundy.

For best results grow in a clay pot in porous cactus soil. Attractive yellowish-green flowers add to its appeal. In summer, feed with a balanced fertilizer that includes micronutrients.

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. Graminea varieties challenge those obstacles as the first seed produced products in this species that you can sow,...

Turns rich red in the fall. But really, who needs flowers with foliage like this?! 'Bonfire' PP18585 is a selection from E. It was introduced by Blooms of Bressingham. But really, who needs flowers with foliage like this?! 'Bonfire' PP18585 is a selection...

Expect the same performance as their vegetative cousins but without some of the headaches. Although growing ornamentals from liner produced material has many advantages, there are also associated risks such as reliable quantity and quality, disease issues,...

In late spring, the pale green leaves are topped with chrome-yellow bracts that shine brightly in the garden. Cushion Spurge gets its name from its cushion-like, perfectly dome-shaped habit.

This plant would make a fabulous specimen in a brightly colored patio container and will undoubtedly add flair to the garden. It was selected by the Australian hybridizer for its highly ornamental variegated flowers (bracts) and foliage.

Placement & Cultivation This colorful spurge is welcome in cottage gardens and rock gardens. Established mature plants are drought tolerant. Grows With: Coreopsis, Nigella, Penstemon, Primula, Sedum, Yarrow Water Use: Medium Watering Details: Keep moist...