Euphorbia Lactea (White Ghost)
Actively growing in summer, this Euphorbia when rooted as a cutting is quite slow going if done in the wrong season. It is best to
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Euphorbias are sometimes mistaken for cactus in the more stemmed succulent varieties.
All Euphorbias secrete a milky white latex sap. The sap is highly poisonous to pets and humans so it is important to be aware of where you plant them and ensure you are wearing the right protective gear when trimming them or repotting. It is best to wear gloves that are highly coated so the sap cannot penetrate into your skin. I also wear eyewear when trimming my firesticks as you never know if a little sprinkle of sap could get into your eyes.
This genus is extremely diverse, it is not limited to succulent varieties and can be found all over the world. Some common succulent type Euphorbias include African Milk Tree (Euphorbia Trigona), Crown of Thorns (Euphorbia Milii), Euphorbia Flanaganii (Medusa’s Head) and many many more. An example of a non-succulent Euphorbia is Cotoniflora (Tropical Smoke Bush), a beautiful red leafed tree native to India.
Actively growing in summer, this Euphorbia when rooted as a cutting is quite slow going if done in the wrong season. It is best to
Ritchiei is a small clumping succulent that grows up to 60cm tall. It does not handle drought well so water at least once a week
Snowflake Euphorbia can be propagated via offsets. It grows up to 1.5m in height and a can have a diameter of 10cm. In Summer it
Unlike other succulents, Euphorbia Flanaganii aka Medusa’s Head does not like to go for long periods without water. In growth season (Summer), it will need
Euphorbia Greenwayi is a shrub-like semi-perennial succulent that is actively growing in Summer. They can grow up to 30cm tall. All Euphorbias are summer growing
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