Euphorbia characias grow and care – succulent shrub‎ of the genus Euphorbia also known as Mediterranean Spurge, Euphorbia characias perennial evergreen used as ornamental medical plant, can grow in mediterranean, subtropics, temperate climate and grow in hardiness 7-10.
Leaves color green with greyish bluish hue, some cultivars have white edge, the leaves grow in circular growth.
Euphorbia characias flower
Flower color green-yellowish with 2 petals the flower petal makes round or heart shape the flowers grow in clusters.
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How to grow Euphorbia characias growing and care:
Well-drained, more than -3 C
What is the best way to start growing?
Plant / Seed / Vegetative Reproduction
Is it necessary to graft or use vegetative reproduction?
No
Difficulties or problems when growing:
Poisonous
Recommended planting season?
Spring / Summer / Autumn
Pests and diseases:
Aphids
Pruning season:
All year
How to prune:
Just for design
Size of the plant?
50-150cm, 1.8-5 feet
Growth speed in optimal condition:
Medium growing / Slow growing
Water requirement:
Small amount of water / Average amount of water
Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Full Sun / Half shade
Is it possible to grow indoor as houseplant?
No
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes
Blooming information
Bloom season:
Spring, summer
General information about the flower
Green-yellowish flower with 2 petals the flower petal makes round or heart shape the flowers grow in clusters.
Scientific name:
Euphorbia characias
