Euphorbia Tirucalli

This rapid decline in the population led to an embargo on plant material and an emphasis on seed collection. This is the inflorescence composed of a single female flower surrounded by many male flowers.

It is evident from searches on line that many others cannot tell them apart, either. Note than in many areas, the ridges are even worn through, demonstrating how really thin they are.Close up of flowering plants, and a view of a younger plant in a private...

The mole spurge plant escaped its boundaries and self-seeded rampantly on both the east and west coasts of the U.S.If the mole plant euphorbia is growing in your landscape, you may be one of the recipients of self-seeding.

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. Let the cut end dry for a few days to develop a callus before planting.Medusa's Head euphorbia is suitable for...

Growing Euphorbia to share with a friend is also a great beginner propagation project.Spurge grows quite well from seeds sown indoors in pots. Growing Euphorbias is easy and some are hardy in temperate climates.

Here are a few tips on how to grow dragon bones as an in-ground plant or potted specimen for the home interior.Dragon bone is indigenous to India but can be grown in United States Department of Agriculture zones 10 and 11.

This article is a basic introduction to these weird flower-like structures. Or the plant equivalent of the sperm).The female flower will sometimes develops subsequently, often prior to the male flowers, and sometimes simultaneously with the male flowers.However,...

Grow in full sun and well-drained cactus soil. ‘Firesticks' is an excellent choice for a succulent garden because of its unique color and unusual form. The red stems often show shades of pink, orange or yellow and the color is more vivid during the...

Okay, so I'm not the most patient gardener! I was also looking for plants with evergreen foliage to provide some interest in the garden over the long winter. With each passing day the colors continue to intensify and by December they absolutely glow in...

I often overwinter a few pots in the greenhouse. Thrives in full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. What appears to be the flower petals are actually bracts, or modified leaves, and it is these bracts that give the plants their color.

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. 1,350 seeds/oz. Packet: 50 seeds.The milky sap of this plant may cause skin irritation in sensitive...

Euphorbias come in all shapes and sizes and one of the most commonly grown but unusual Euphorbias are the stick Euphorbias. 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...

Now is the right time to get my poinsettias started for next Christmas, so they can have enough time to grow bushy and beautiful until the colored bracts will appear and make them the stars of Christmas.

Many other members of the Euphorbiaceae family exist that are not easily identified by these highly observable characteristics. This article addresses some members of the Euphorbiaceae family that are not of the genus Euphorbia.

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 here:For some discussion of toxic plants, see this article:http://king.wsu.edu/gardening/documents/72PoisonousPlants.pdf

When I want to landscape a small area with succulents, or even grow some unusual succulents in pots, I always have questions about cold hardiness, watering schemes, sun protection etc.

We northern gardeners long for flowers in winter. 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...

Well, of course I just made that up, but I think you get the idea. Your comments are welcome, but please be aware that authors of previously published articles may not be able to respond to your questions.)It is a wonder I grew up with a sane thought...

Reduce watering during the cool winter months. Blooms intermittently usually in spring or fall. Easy-to-grow in porous cactus soil. It's a compact plant that rarely reaches more than 4-6” tall.

The leaves emerge green but quickly turn a deeper red. It grows best in well-drained, poor-to-moderately fertile soil. Divide every two to three years or as needed. Red Foliage All Year Euphorbia Bonfire, Euphorbia polychroma 'Bonfire' PPAF, is a hot...

Blooms in late spring. Neat, mounded, low-growing plant lights up the front of a garden, walkway, or even containers. 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. It tends to go dormant in winter so restrict your watering significantly. Originating in South Africa, it develops a fat caudex that looks similar to a pine cone but it's topped with long green...

But fear not! The E. Nicely mounded plant habit, perfect for premium mixed containers. 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.

It was introduced by Blooms of Bressingham. 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.

Expect the same performance as their vegetative cousins but without some of the headaches. But fear not! The E. Low maintenance, heat and drought tolerant, rebounds quickly from adverse weather - perfect for the landscape.

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

Narrow, grey-green leaves have a striking yellow edge. One of the most outstanding perennials in our trials! The unique variegated foliage of 'Ascot Rainbow' PP21401 is phenomenal and looked fantastic in our garden from spring through fall.