Euphorbia susannaeMarloth
Suzanne ’s Spurge
Euphorbia suzannae
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Family : EuphorbiaceaeSubfamily : EuphorbioideaeTribe : EuphorbieaeSubtribe : EuphorbiinaeGenus : Euphorbia
Euphorbia susannaeis native toSouth Africa . It grows in karroid scrub on blue-blooded slope , often in crystal patch east of Barrydale to Muiskraal in the Western Cape state .
Euphorbia susannaeis a small , clump - forming succulent with chubby stem with 12 to 16 ribs draw with cone-shaped eminence , each tapering to a train of thought - like item . It form a tight clump that can arrive at up to 4 inches ( 10 cm ) in acme and 12 inches ( 30 centimeter ) in diameter . On quondam radical , the points are often worn off so that the tubercles are rounded at the hint . The stem are unripened , becoming brownish in acute light .
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The cyathia are held atop short stalks that go forth between the tubercles . Each cyathium lie in of a cupful with five lobes around the outside and tiny blossom in the centre . They come out in fall or bound . The small , circular germ capsule that pursue are purplish - red .
USDA hardiness zones9b to 11b : from 25 ° F ( −3.9 ° C ) to 50 ° F ( +10 ° C ) .
Euphorbias are very easygoing to like for . These plants expect a small indulge to become established , but once they are , they are ego - sufficient . More expire from too much maintenance and watering than from negligence . Euphorbias needwell - draining soiland slews of sunlight . They are not particular about soil pH but can not put up slopped soil . Unlike most succulents , Euphorbiadoes not deal long periods of drouth well . It may need hebdomadal watering during the summertime . Waterwhenever the grunge is dry several inches below the open . Water deeply , but do n’t allow them sit in crocked soil , which can stimulate ascendant rot . tote up some organic matter or fertilizer to the planting trap . run with a half - military posture plant food monthly if you are growing them in container or your soil is poor .
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These succulent can be rise from seminal fluid , but they can be hard to germinate ( or even get hold ) . They are usually propagate by cuttings . This can be tricky because of the exuding sap . Rooting hormone is recommended withEuphorbias . They tend to grow problem - free , but there are a few pests and diseases to be snappy for .
discover more atHow to Grow and Care for Euphorbia .
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