Euphorbia venenificaTremaux ex Kotschy
Candle Plant , Cylindrical Euphorbia
Euphorbia venefica
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Family : EuphorbiaceaeSubfamily : EuphorbioideaeTribe : EuphorbieaeSubtribe : EuphorbiinaeGenus : Euphorbia
Euphorbia venenificais native toEthiopia , Chad , Sudan , andEgypt .
Euphorbia venenificais a spiny shrub - like succulent with one to several sparingly prongy stem with ascend branches topped with dense clusters of turgid fleshy leafage during the get time of year . It grows up to 16.4 foot ( 5 m ) tall . branch are heavy , cylindrical , up to 1.4 inches ( 3.5 cm ) in diam , green to wan grey , with blockheaded , short spines at the base of each leaf scar . base are up to 6 inch ( 15 cm ) in diam . Spine shield are obtusely triangular to subcircular , up to 0.3 inches ( 0.8 atomic number 96 ) in diam , and spirally arranged in about eight rows . The deciduous leaves are up to 8.8 inches ( 22 cm ) long and 1.6 inch ( 4 curium ) wide and motley in form from lancelike to spatulate or obovate .
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cyme are alone , furcate once or twice , with a peduncle and cyme arm . Cyathia are about 2 inches ( 0.5 cm ) in diam , with loving cup - determine involucres and yellowish - green glands . The plant life blooms in saltation ( at the end of the ironical season in its native habitat ) before the new leaves look .
USDA hardiness zone10a to 11b : from 30 ° F ( −1.1 ° C ) to 50 ° F ( +10 ° C ) .
Euphorbias are very loose to care for . These plants expect a trivial pampering to become found , but once they are , they are self - sufficient . In fact , more die from too much care and lacrimation than from negligence . Euphorbias needwell - draining soiland batch of sun . They are not particular about soil pH but can not suffer wet soil . Unlike most succulent , Euphorbiadoes not handle longsighted periods of drouth well . It may require hebdomadal lachrymation during the summertime . Waterwhenever the soil is wry several inches below the surface . Water profoundly , but do n’t let them sit in loaded soil , which can make root rot . contribute some constitutive matter or fertilizer to the planting hole . If you are grow them in containers or your soil is poor , feedthem with a half - strong point plant food monthly .
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These succulents can be grown from seed , but they can be difficult to germinate ( or even find ) . They are ordinarily circulate by cuttings . This can be cunning because of the exuding sap . Rooting endocrine is recommended withEuphorbias . They tend to acquire problem - free , but there are a few pestilence and disease to be alert for .
See more atHow to Grow and Care for Euphorbia .
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