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Euphorbia Knuthii Care

Euphorbia Knuthii

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What is the plant

Euphorbia knuthii is a small succulent shrub with an unusual gnarled caudex topped with spiny cascading branches. The caudex grows up to 5 inches (12.5 cm) in diameter. Branches have an attractive patterning that turns reddish in good light. They can get up to 3.3 feet (1 m) long in cultivation.

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Humidity

Humidity

Normal

Lighting

Lighting

Part Sun

Temperature

Temperature

-16°C - -6°C

Hardiness zone

Hardiness zone

9 - 11

Difficulty

Difficulty

Medium

Hibernation

Hibernation

Cold Period

How to Care for the Plant

  • Water

    Water

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    Euphorbia Knuthii can be quite beautiful when it is well-taken care of. This succulent type needs typical watering as the other succulents. The watering method is very important to keep your plants healthy. It should not sit on the water, and an excess amount of water should be avoided. The best way of watering is soak and dry method this succulent. Yet, the succulent should be controlled to avoid overwatering.

  • Pruning

    Pruning

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    When propagating Euphorbia Knuthii from cuttings, cut a leaf from the mother plant carefully with a clean knife or scissors.

  • Fertilizer

    Fertilizer

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    Fertilizing it approximately once a month.

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  • Sunlight

    Sunlight

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    These same branches will change colour if growing in strong light.

  • Temperature

    Temperature

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    Full to partial sun is the best for its growth. It is better to grow outdoor rather than indoor. This type of succulent prefers a warm climate. It can survive at zone 10a which is around -1.1 °C (20 °F).

  • Additional

    Additional

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    As with all of the Euphorbias, E. knuthii also produces a irritating sap which may cause skin rashes or even blistering where it comes into contact with he skin, so try to avoid all contact with the sap, and wash you hands thoroughly after pruning the plant. Description: Euphorbia knuthii is a dwarf spiny succulent shrublet with a tuberous main root, which continues into a serpentine caudex, freely branched from the top.

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