Euphorbia cylindrifoliaMarn.-Lap . & Rauh
Euphorbia cylindrifoliasubsp.cylindrifolia , Euphorbia cylindrifoliavar.cylindrifolia
Family : EuphorbiaceaeSubfamily : EuphorbioideaeTribe : EuphorbieaeSubtribe : EuphorbiinaeGenus : Euphorbia
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Euphorbia cylindrifoliais a small succulent with minute , glowering crimson - green farewell on legion slight branches that rise from a swollen master stem . The stock can grow up to 4 inches ( 10 cm ) in diam and is developed only the plant is uprise from ejaculate . The branches are erect , ascending , or decumbent and can get hold of up to 6 column inch ( 15 atomic number 96 ) in length and 0.2 inch ( 0.5 atomic number 96 ) in diam , rick over each other and form a hemispherical cushion . The leaves are fleshy , deep channeled on the upper control surface , and measure up to 1.2 inches ( 3 curium ) long and 0.15 column inch ( 0.3 cm ) in diameter .
The cyathia ( pretended flowers ) are solitary or paired with yellow nectar gland besiege by large , grey - violet to xanthous - pinko , petal - similar bracts . They seem on up to 1.2 inches ( 3 cm ) long stalks at the end of the branches in summertime .
This species is aboriginal toMadagascar . It grows in subtropical or tropical dry forest and subtropical or tropical dry shrubland .
The specific epithet " cylindrifolia(sil - Iin - drih - FOH - lee - uh ) " means " make cylindrical leaves " and refers to the farewell of the species that have a cylindrical form .
USDA hardiness zone10b to 11b : from 35 ° F ( +1.7 ° C ) to 50 ° F ( +10 ° degree centigrade ) .
Euphorbias are very easy to handle for . They expect a little mollycoddle to become established , but once they are , they are ego - sufficient . In fact , more choke from too much charge and watering than from negligence . Euphorbias demand well - draining soil and heap of sunshine . They are not particular about soil pH but can not abide stiff soil . Unlike most succulents , Euphorbiadoes not handle long periods of drouth well . It may need weekly tearing during the summertime . piss whenever the dirt is dry several inch below the airfoil . Water deeply , but do n’t allow them sit down in crocked soil , which can make root rot . Add some organic topic or plant food to the planting hole . Feed with a half - military strength fertilizer monthly if you are growing them in container or your dirt is poor .
Euphorbiacan be grow from seminal fluid , but they can be unmanageable to germinate ( or even find ) . It is usually propagated by cuttings . This can be tricky because of the exuding sap . Rooting endocrine is recommend withEuphorbias . They tend to uprise problem - free , but there are a few pest and diseases to be alert for .
See more atHow to produce and Care for Euphorbia .
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