CARE:
1. ½ day to all day direct sun
2. During warm months, water thoroughly, let slightly dry out
3. Fertilize lightly 2-3 times monthly for maximum growth during spring, summer and early fall (I use Peter’s 20-20-20)
4. In winter plant goes dormant, water only when completely dry5. Planting medium – 3 parts peat type material – 1 part coarse Perlite
Here are some species types:
- Euphorbia trigona 'Red'
'Red Devil's Backbone'
Native to Tropical West Africa
Goes dormant in winter
1/2 all day direct sun - Euphorbia Lactea 'Varigata' 'Dragon Bones'
Rare
Also called "White Candelabra"
Grows to 15 feet - Euphorbia bupleurifolia 'Leafy Pinecone'
Very rare
Native to South Africa
Male-Female plants - Euphorbia platycalda 'Pink Antlers'
- Euphorbia lactea 'Varigata Cristata'
'Crested Dragon Bones
Extremely rare plant - Euphorbia decaryi 'Krinkles'
- Euphorbia squarrosa Caudex Forming
Rare - Euphorbia obesa 'Basketball Plant'
Male and Female Plants - Euphorbia mammillaris 'Varigata' 'Corn Cobb'
- Euphorbia polygona 'Snow Flake'
The most beautiful of all Euphorbias