Euphorbia antiquorumL.
Antique Spurge , Euphorbia of the Ancients , Fleshy Spurge , Malayan Spurge , Malayan Spurge Tree , Square Cactus , Square Milk Hedge , Square Spurge , Triangular Spurge
Tithymalus antiquorus
Photo byCerlin Ng
household : EuphorbiaceaeSubfamily : EuphorbioideaeTribe : EuphorbieaeSubtribe : EuphorbiinaeGenus : Euphorbia
The specific epithet " antiquorum(an - ti - KWOR - um ) " means " onetime , ancient " and refers to the medicative uses of the species in ancient times .
This species is aboriginal to southeasternAsia , especiallyIndia , but can also be found in neighboring land , such asBangladesh , Burma , China , Indonesia , Iran , Malaysia , Myanmar , Pakistan , Philippines , Sri Lanka , Thailand , andVietnam .
Euphorbia antiquorumis a succulent shrub or small tree diagram with ascending branches and green leaves constellate at the apex . It can grow up to 23 feet ( 7 m ) tall . The branch are smooth , dark-green , 3- or 4 - ribbed , and can be up to 2.8 inch ( 7 cm ) boneheaded . The older stems are cylindric with chocolate-brown bark . The leaves can measure up to 4 inches ( 10 curium ) foresighted and 0.8 inches ( 2 cm ) astray . The paired spine are blackish and can grow up to 0.2 inches ( 0.5 centimetre ) long .
The cyathia are anthesis consisting of cup - forge clusters of alter leave . Each cluster moderate one female bloom and several male flowers . They are yellowish - greenish to pinkish and look all class round . The fruits are 3 - lob capsules , initially green , cherry-red when good , and can get through up to 0.2 inch ( 0.5 curium ) in diameter .
Euphorbia antiquorumis the eccentric species of the genusEuphorbia .
visible radiation : MostEuphorbias are Sunday lovers , but some will tolerate partial shade . set your indoorEuphorbias on windows with southerly or southeast picture .
Soil : Euphorbias involve well - drained dirt . They even thrive in poor , dry soils . Use a commercial-grade potting mixture give voice for cacti and succulent , or make your own .
Hardiness : Euphorbia antiquorumcan withstand temperatures as scurvy as 30 to 50 ° F ( -1.1 to 10 ° C),USDA hardiness zones10a to 11b .
Watering : SucculentEuphorbias can survive drought , but do not have in mind that they need it . From spring to fall down , water when the top inch of soil feel dry . Reduce watering in wintertime . Give them just enough water to prevent wilting .
fertilize : EveryEuphorbiawill benefit from fertilizer . Apply a balanced fertilizer in a 10 - 10 - 10 NPK preparation , diluted to 1/4 strength hebdomadally during the uprise season .
Repotting : Euphorbias do not involve to be repot every year . However , when yourEuphorbiais outgrowing its pot , it is metre to repot the plant in a large pot and give it a fresh potting mix .
Propagation : The easy and fastest method of multiplication for many coinage is by using cuttings . Euphorbias can also be grown from germ , but they can be difficult to bourgeon and even hard to bump .
pick up more atHow to Grow and Care for Euphorbia .
AlthoughEuphorbia antiquorumis harvested for local medicative use , like all otherEuphorbias , it produce a toxic clean milky sap that can chafe the peel and eyes . Therefore , keeping the plant aside from children and darling is best .
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