Euphorbia characias

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.

Euphorbia characias for sale – Seeds or Plants to Buy

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