Euphorbia miseraBenth .
Cliff Spurge
Euphorbia benedicta , Trichosterigma benedictum , Trichosterigma miserum
Photo by Patricia Gordon-Reedy
Family : EuphorbiaceaeSubfamily : EuphorbioideaeTribe : EuphorbieaeSubtribe : EuphorbiinaeGenus : Euphorbia
The specific epithet " misera(MIS - er - uh ) " means " misfortunate , hapless , miserable " and in all likelihood cite to the appearance of the plant after it drop the leave .
Euphorbia miserais native to southerly California and Baja California .
Euphorbia miserais a succulent shrub with branched , erect or ascending stems with grayish - Bolshevik to light gray barque . It can grow up to 3.3 feet ( 1 m ) tall . The leaves are dull greenish , hairy , rounded , measure up to 0.6 inches ( 1.5 centimetre ) long . It is mutual for leave to drop in summer .
The flowers are hirsute , yellow or lily-white with yellow to red centers and appear in blossoming at the backsheesh of the branches in spring . The fruits are lobed , spheric ejection seat with gray , round , wrinkled seeds .
Light : MostEuphorbias are sun lovers , but some will stomach partial nicety . Place your indoorEuphorbias on window with southern or southeastern exposure .
grime : Euphorbias ask well - drain soil . They even thrive in poor , dry soils . Use a commercial concoction devise for cacti and succulents , or make your own potting mix .
Hardiness : Euphorbia miseracan withstand temperature as lowly as 30 to 50 ° F ( -1.1 to 10 ° C),USDA hardiness zones10a to 11b .
lachrymation : SucculentEuphorbias can live drought , but that does not signify that they want it . H2O when the top inch of land experience ironical from spring to decrease . Reduce watering in winter . Give them just enough water to foreclose wilting .
inseminate : EveryEuphorbiawill gain from fertiliser . Apply a balanced fertilizer in a 10 - 10 - 10 NPK preparation , diluted to 1/4 long suit each week during the produce season .
Repotting : Euphorbias do not need to be repot every twelvemonth . However , when yourEuphorbiais outgrow its pot , it is time to repot the works in a heavy pot and give it a fresh potting mix .
Propagation : The well-situated and firm method of generation for many metal money is by using cuttings . Euphorbias can also be grown from seeds , but they can be difficult to germinate and even hard to find .
Learn more atHow to get and Care for Euphorbia .
AllEuphorbias produce a toxic white milklike muggins and can irritate the skin and eyes . Therefore , it is right to keep the works out from children and pets .
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