Euphorbia Hyberna

Euphorbia Hyberna Care

Euphorbia Hyberna

What is the plant

The plants may be herbs, shrublets, shrubs or trees, herbaceous, woody or succulent, but are always characterized by conspicuous milky latex. Leaves in the succulent species are usually reduced or deciduous. Stipules are usually present, often modified into prickles and spines.

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Humidity

Dry

Lighting

Part Sun

Temperature

13°C - 26°C

Hardiness zone

max 5

Difficulty

Easy

Hibernation

Cold Period

How to Care for the Plant

Water
In the growing season richly water + let dry between watering
Pruning
Some varieties, such as Euphorbia charcacias, have biennial stems, which need to be cut down to the ground after flowering.
Fertilizer
Monthly 0,1%ig with cactus fertilizer

Disease diagnosis

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Sunlight
Only thrive in base-poor soil conditions
Soil
Only thrive in base-poor soil conditions
Temperature
Most Euphorbia species can tolerate hot temperatures and prefer a warm environment with average daytime temperatures around 80 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold tolerance varies among the species. Some will handle a light frost while others don't grow well in temperatures below roughly 55 degrees Fahrenheit.

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Additional
Like many plants, euphorbias can be both poison and cure in one: the seeds of its berries are very poisonous (just one can kill a child); however, a recent drug trial found that it can be very effective against skin cancer, and might yet become a new drug.
Popularity
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