Euphorbia balsamiferaAiton
Balsam Spurge
Euphorbia balsamiferasubsp.balsamifera , Tithymalus balsamifer
In habitat, Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain. Derivative of a photo byChristina Staudigl. Used underCC BY 4.0. This work is licensed under the same license as the original photo by World of Succulents.
class : EuphorbiaceaeSubfamily : EuphorbioideaeTribe : EuphorbieaeSubtribe : EuphorbiinaeGenus : Euphorbia
The specific epithet " balsamifera(bal - sam - EE - fer - uh ) " means " balsam - bearing , " come to to the aromatics of the tree .
The native range ofEuphorbia balsamiferaextends from theCanary IslandsacrossNorth AfricatoSomaliaandSaudi Arabia , andOmaninAsia . It grows on rocky footing and sandy dunes in plain , among other succulent plants .
In habitat, Lanzarote, Canary Islands, Spain. Photo bySébastien SANT. Licensed underCC BY-NC 4.0.
Euphorbia balsamiferais adichotomouslybranching succulentshrubwith pale grey branches and green to glaucous leaves arrange in whorls at the branch steer . It can grow up to 10 invertebrate foot ( 3 m ) improbable . The branch are semi - succulent , smooth with cross folio scar , and can make up to 0.4 inches ( 1 cm ) in diameter . The leaves arelinear – lanceolatetoobovate , measuring up to 3.2 inches ( 8 cm ) retentive and 0.3 inch ( 0.8 cm ) wide .
The flowers come out from winter to summertime . Theinflorescencesare terminalcymes , normally reduced tosolitarycyathiawith a very belittled stalk . The bract are similar to the leaves . The cyathium is yellow and can make up to 0.25 inch ( 0.6 cm ) in diameter . The fruits are smooth or hairy , shallowly 3 - lobed capsules hold hoary seeds . They are initially green but become reddish - green at maturity .
Light : This succulent loves the sun . Place your indoorE. balsamiferain a sunny window . you could also place the pot on the balcony or in the garden from spring to fall . Increase sun picture step by step to prevent sunburn .
In cultivation, Bornem, Belgium. Photo by Erik Van Dessel. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
dirt : E. balsamiferarequires well - drained soil . you may use a commercial potting commixture formulated for succulents ormake your own .
Temperature : mellow summertime temperatures are not a job , but gloomy winter temperature can damage or kill your industrial plant . E. balsamiferacan withstand temperatures as low as 30 ° F ( -1.1 ° C).USDA Plant Hardiness Zones10a to 11b , 30 to 50 ° F ( -1.1 to 10 ° hundred ) .
Watering : From spring to fall , H2O when the top inch ( 2.5 curium ) of filth feel teetotal . Reduce watering in winter . Give it just enough water to prevent wilting . In the strong season , the good time of Clarence Day to urine yourE. balsamiferais the evening .
In habitat, Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain. Derivative of a photo byGuillaume Labeyrie. Used underCC BY-NC 4.0. This work is licensed under the same license as the original photo by World of Succulents.
fecundate : Potted plants need regular feeding . Apply a balanced fertilizer in a 10 - 10 - 10 NPK expression diluted to 1/4 strong suit weekly during the growing season .
Repotting : E. balsamiferawill gain from repotting but does not demand to be repot yearly . When your works outgrow its commode , it is time to repot it in a magnanimous pot and give it a bracing potting mix . Repotting is best done in other saltation , at the beginning of the mature season . Wear baseball glove , protective clothing , and appropriate center protection when repot this succulent .
generation : The easygoing and fast method acting to propagate this plant is by stem cutting off . It can also be grown from seeds , but it can be difficult for seed to burgeon forth . The in effect time to take cuttings is in spring or summer . Sow the seeds in spring .
Learn more atHow to Grow and Care for Euphorbia .
E. balsamiferaproduces a toxic clean milklike sap that may cause burns or irritation if it come into contact with the skin or eye . Therefore , keeping this plant away from tike and dearie is adept .
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