Euphorbia stellataWilld .
Euphorbia stellatasubsp.stellata
Family : EuphorbiaceaeSubfamily : EuphorbioideaeTribe : EuphorbieaeSubtribe : EuphorbiinaeGenus : Euphorbia
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Euphorbia stellatais native toSouth Africa(Eastern Cape ) .
Euphorbia stellatais a modest , geophytic succulent with tufted , prostrate , 2 - rib branch that radiate on the top of a woody caudex . It is one of the species belonging to the Medusoid Euphorbias group . The stock can progress to up to 6 inch ( 15 cm ) in altitude and 3 inches ( 7.5 cm ) in diameter . The branches are dour light-green with feathery whitish grading . They can rise up to 6 inch ( 15 cm ) prospicient and 0.6 inches ( 1.5 curium ) widely . The margins of the stems are winged with sinuous tooth about 0.2 inches ( 6 mm ) apart .
The efflorescence are greenish - yellow and appear in later spring and early summertime .
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USDA hardiness zones9b to 11b : from 25 ° F ( −3.9 ° C ) to 50 ° F ( +10 ° hundred ) .
Euphorbias are very easy to care for . These plants require a little pampering to become shew , but once they are , they are self - sufficient . More die from too much care and watering than from disregard . Euphorbias needwell - run out soiland portion of sunshine . They are not particular about soil pH but can not support besotted soil . Unlike most succulent , Euphorbiadoes not handle foresightful periods of drought well . It may need weekly lachrymation during the summer . Waterwhenever the grease is dry several inches below the surface . H2O profoundly , but do n’t permit them sit in cockeyed soil , which can cause root word hogwash . add up some constitutional affair or fertilizer to the planting hole . Feed with a half - strength fertilizer monthly if you are grow them in containers or your soil is short .
These succulents can be raise from seed , but they can be hard to bourgeon ( or even find ) . They are usually propagated by cuttings . This can be tricky because of the exuding sap . rout endocrine is recommend withEuphorbias . They be given to grow problem - destitute , but there are a few pestilence and diseases to be spanking for .
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