Euphorbia characias growing 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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Requirements for 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 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
