height | 4–12in | |
width | 1–2ft | |
tolerates | Drought, Deer , Gophers, Heat, Pots, Rooftops, Neglect, Wind | |
water needs |
Low | |
water info |
This euphorbia is from arid areas of South Africa and as such likes to go totally bone dry between waterings, making them very low-maintenance. To get good healthy growth your plant doesn’t want to sit around totally dried out during its growing season. Once it is dry, water it. This plant comes from an area with summer rainfall and is actively growing during that time, when it is forgiving of overwatering errors. During winter dormancy it should be kept extra dry and will be intolerant of overwatering. A gritty mix of half pumice half cactus mix will help the plant survive winter rains, but more frequent watering will be needed in summer months. |
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hardy to |
25F | |
exposure | Part Shade – Full Sun | |
indoor outdoor |
Outdoor | |
drainage | In Ground: Cactus Mix, In Pots: Cactus Mix, Requires Perfect Drainage | |
fertilizing | All Purpose | |
origin | SE South Africa | |
california native |
No | |
sunset zones |
13, 16, 17, 21–24 |
Full Sun
Six or more hours of sun beams directly landing on the plant's leaves.
Part Shade
Three to five hours of sun beams directly landing on the plant's leaves.
Part Sun
One to two hours of sun beams directly landing on the plants leaves.
Full Shade
The plant is never fully lit by sun beams,
but is in a bright spot or has dappled sunbeams playing over the leaves throughout the day.
Deep Shade
The plant never has dappled light on the leaves, and is in a place that feels dim, even on a nice sunny day.