Euphorbia enoplaBoiss .
Pincushion Euphorbia
Euphorbia enoplavar.enopla
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sept : EuphorbiaceaeSubfamily : EuphorbioideaeTribe : EuphorbieaeSubtribe : EuphorbiinaeGenus : Euphorbia
Euphorbia enopla is a much - branchedsucculentshrub with ribbed stems with decorative spines tightly arrange in wrangle along the ribs . Stems are up to 1.2 inches ( 3 cm ) in diameter and vary from green , grey - green to blue - greenish . They often branch out towards the upper plane section , forming a candelabra - like outcome . backbone are carmine , stout , up to 0.6 inch ( 1.5 cm ) long . folio are very minor and remain only briefly on the plant life before falling off .
The male and female cyathia ( peak ) are find on separate plants . The virile flowers are yellow-bellied , while the female flowers are reportedly dark crimson .
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USDA hardiness zone9b to 11b : from 25 ° F ( −3.9 ° C ) to 50 ° F ( +10 ° C ) .
Euphorbias are very easy to manage for . They demand a little baby to become established , but once they are , they are ego - sufficient . More die from too much care and watering than from nonperformance . Euphorbias need well - draining soil and lots of sun . They are not particular about soil pH , but they can not tolerate cockeyed filth . Unlike most succulent , Euphorbiadoes not handle long period of drouth well . It may involve hebdomadal lacrimation during the summer . H2O whenever the soil is dry several inches below the Earth’s surface . Water deep , but do n’t rent them sit in pixilated dirt , which can cause theme putrefaction . Add some constituent affair or fertilizer to the planting pickle . feed in with a half - strength fertilizer monthly if you are growing them in container or your ground is poor .
Euphorbiacan be grow from seed , but they can be difficult to germinate ( or even find ) . It is usually propagate by cuttings . This can be dodgy because of the exuding sap . Rooting hormone is advocate withEuphorbias . They tend to farm problem - loose , but there are a few pests and disease to be alert for .
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Euphorbia enoplais native toSouth Africa .
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