Euphorbia stenocladaBaill .
Stiver Thicket
Euphorbia cirsiodes , Euphorbia stenocladasubsp.stenoclada , Tirucalia stenoclada
A plant in cultivation, Mililani, Hawaii, United States. Derivative of a photo by Gilly Jackson. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
Family : EuphorbiaceaeSubfamily : EuphorbioideaeTribe : EuphorbieaeSubtribe : EuphorbiinaeGenus : Euphorbia
The specific epithet " stenoclada(sten - oh - KLAD - uh ) " means " narrow - branched " and refers to the short prickle - canted branch .
Euphorbia stenocladais native toMadagascarand the Mozambique Channel Islands ( Europa Island ) . It raise in subtropical or tropical teetotal forest , subtropical or tropic dry shrubland , and bouldered areas .
Branches terminating in clusters of tiny cyathia. In habitat, Anakao, Madagascar. Derivative of a photo byLouis Imbeau. Used underCC BY-NC 4.0. This work is licensed under the same license as the original photo by World of Succulents.
Euphorbia stenocladais a much - branched succulent bush or small tree with leafless branches that bearalternatespines organise from modifiedbranchlets . It can grow up to 20 groundwork ( 6 m ) tall , develop a thicktrunkand a straight - top tip of olive - green wax - coated branch . The luggage compartment is covered with roughbarkand can reach up to 8 inch ( 20 cm ) in diam . The backbone can grow up to 1.2 inches ( 3 centimeter ) long .
The offshoot dismiss in tightly packed clusters of midget crimsoncyathiain spring . The fruits are green , lightly hirsute subglobose capsule that can grow about 0.25 inches ( 0.6 cm ) in diam .
Light : This succulent is a sun buff . Place your indoorE. stenocladain a sunny window . You may place the green goddess on the balcony or in the garden from spring to fall . Increase sunlight exposure bit by bit to prevent burn .
A plant in habitat, Anakao, Madagascar. Derivative of a photo byLouis Imbeau. Used underCC BY-NC 4.0. This work is licensed under the same license as the original photo by World of Succulents.
territory : E. stenocladarequires well - drain grunge . expend a commercial-grade mixing formulated for succulents , ormake your own potting mixture .
Temperature : gamey summer temperatures are not a problem , but down in the mouth winter temperatures can damage or pop your plant . E. stenocladacan withstand temperature as low-down as 30 ° F ( -1.1 ° C).USDA Plant Hardiness Zones10a to 11b , 30 to 50 ° F ( -1.1 to 10 ° C ) .
lacrimation : From springiness to fall , H2O when the top in ( 2.5 cm ) of soil feel dry . trim lacrimation in wintertime . Give it just enough H2O to foreclose wilt . The good sentence of the day to piddle yourE. stenocladain the warm time of year is the evening .
Clusters of cyathia. In habitat, Ifaty Forest, Madagascar. Derivative of a photo bykstenman. Used underCC BY-NC 4.0. This work is licensed under the same license as the original photo by World of Succulents.
Fertilizing : plant in a pot need even feeding . Apply a balanced fertilizer in a 10 - 10 - 10 NPK conceptualisation , load to 1/4 forte weekly during the growing time of year .
Repotting : E. stenocladawill benefit from repotting , but it does not postulate to be repotted yearly . When your works is outgrowing its pot , it is time to repot it in a larger hatful and give it a fresh potting intermixture . The repotting is best done in early spring , at the get-go of the growing season . fag gloves , protective habiliment , and appropriate eye protection when repot this succulent .
Propagation : The easiest and fastest method of generation for this works is by using cuttings . It can also be grown from seeds but can be difficult to shoot . The best clock time to take cuttings is in bounce or summer . Sow the seeds in spring .
Learn more atHow to Grow and Care for Euphorbia .
E. stenocladaproduces a white-hot whitish sap that is toxic and can cause aggravation to the skin and middle . Therefore , keeping your works away from child and pets is best .
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