It grows on very rocky slopes on hazburgites forming part of open scrub, between 500 and 600 metres above sea level. The plants are annual, biennial or perennial herbs, woody shrubs, or trees with a caustic, poisonous milky latex. The roots are fine or thick and fleshy or tuberous. Many species are more or less succulent, thorny, or unarmed. The main stem and mostly also the side arms of the succulent species are thick and fleshy, 15–91 cm (6–36 in) tall.
Euphorbia Flavicoma Care
Wild Spurge
Other names: Star Spurge, Spurge, Warty Spurge
What is the plant
humidity
Normal
lighting
Full Sun
hardiness zone
4 - 10
difficulty
Medium
How to Care for the Plant
Water
Normal watering
Pruning
Cut back euphorbia stems at the base immediately after bloom. Clip carefully, new shoots will likely be emerging that you want to keep in tact.
Sunlight
Euphorbias enjoy a sunny or part shaded position.
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Soil
Succulents and cacti thrive in well draining, porous soils.
Temperature
Tender plant – may be damaged or killed by low temperature.
Container
The plants do well in a container filled with a potting mix that drains quickly.
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