Euphorbia balsamifera

Euphorbia

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Common Name: 

Euphorbia

Plant Type: 

Flower color: 

Foliage color: 

Green

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Maximum temperature: 

40°C

Minimum temperature: 

10°C

Euphorbia (Euphorbia balsamifera) - Description

Euphorbia balsamifera is a plant in the Euphorbia genus. It is distributed from Arabian Peninsula to Sahara and Canary Islands.

Euphorbia (Euphorbia balsamifera) - Blooming

All Euphorbia have very small flowers with one female flower clustered by several male flowers. The showy "flowers" of Euphorbia are colorful bracts beneath the true flowers.

Euphorbia (Euphorbia balsamifera) - Growth

An extremely varied genus, Euphorbia contains annuals, biennials, perennials, subshrubs, trees, and succulents. Most species do well in full sun and light shade, but some species may have other requirements.

Euphorbia (Euphorbia balsamifera) - Planting

Propagate perennials by division or by seeds. Sow seeds of annuals indoors 6-8 weeks before the last spring frost. For succulents, sow seeds when ripe at 59-69F (15-20C). Can also propagate by rooting complete or sections of stems in spring. Shrubs and tree species can be broadcasted by rooting stem-tip cuttings in spring or early summer.

Euphorbia (Euphorbia balsamifera) - Pest

Nematodes, spider mites, mealybugs, and aphids can cause serious damage. Other issues include fungal and bacterial diseases and virus problems.

Euphorbia (Euphorbia balsamifera) - Interesting facts

Euphorbia is one of the most diverse genera of plants, and named after an ancient Greek physician, Euphorbus, who gave an herbal remedy made from a spurge to treat the kings swollen belly. The common name spurge also comes from its use as an herbal purgative.

Euphorbia (Euphorbia balsamifera) - Soil and irrigation

Most perennials prefer loose, poor to average, well-drained soil. Different species have different requirements.

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