Euphorbia horrida grow and care – shrub succulent of the genus Euphorbia also known as Euphorbia horrida cactus, Euphorbia horrida perennial evergreen used as ornamental plant, can grow in subtropics or dry tropics climate or as houseplant and growing in hardiness zone 11+.
Stem green with red-purple or brown spines each spine can be 1-2 cm, the stem can be twisted.
Flower color yellow with purple buds, the flower grow on stems in the top of the stem.
More than 15C, well-drained soil
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:
Spines
Planting season:
All year
Pests and diseases:
Snails
Pruning season:
All year
How to prune:
Dead parts
Size of the plant:
40-120cm, 16-48 inches
Growth speed in optimal condition:
Slow growing
Water requirement:
Small amount of water
Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Full Sun / Half Shade / Full Shade
Is it possible to grow indoor as houseplant?
Yes
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes
Bloom season:
Spring
General information about the flower:
Yellow or purple flowers, the flower grow on stems in the top of the stem
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