Euphorbia pulvinataMarloth
Pincushion Euphorbia
Family : EuphorbiaceaeSubfamily : EuphorbioideaeTribe : EuphorbieaeSubtribe : EuphorbiinaeGenus : Euphorbia
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The specific epithet " pulvinata(pul - vin - AH - tuh ) " imply " shock - shaped " and refers to the emergence habit of this specie .
Euphorbia pulvinatais a smallsucculentthat freely branch at the cornerstone , form a dumb clump . The stems are globular at first , becoming columnar with eld , usually 7 - angled , and can grow up to 5 inches ( 12.5 cm ) improbable and 1.4 column inch ( 3.5 cm ) in diameter . The rudimentary leafage are linear - lanceolate and soon deciduous , leaving small whitened scars on the radical . The back are modified unfertile peduncle . They are alone , whitened to purple , count on the time of year , on an irregular basis scattered along the angles of the stems , and can rise up to 0.5 inches ( 1.2 centimetre ) long .
The blossom are yellow , jaundiced - dark-green , or purplish - red and look flock at the apex of the stems in winter and spring . They can achieve up to 0.15 inches ( 0.3 cm ) in diameter . Cyathia are solitary sessile or on short peduncle . The fruits are densely 3 - angled capsules with pale brown germ and can attain up to 0.2 inches ( 0.5 cm ) in diameter .
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USDA hardiness zone9a to 11b : from 20 ° F ( −6.7 ° C ) to 50 ° F ( +10 ° C ) .
Euphorbias are very easy to care for plant . They require a little pampering to become established , but once they are , they are ego - sufficient . In fact , more die from too much care and lacrimation than from neglect .
Euphorbias postulate well - enfeeble soil and lots of sun . They are not particular about soil pH but can not tolerate crocked soil . Unlike most succulent , Euphorbiadoes not handle recollective periods of drouth well . It may postulate weekly watering during the summertime . piss whenever the soil is teetotal several inches below the surface . water supply deeply , but do n’t get them baby-sit in wet grunge , which can cause root rot . Add some organic issue or plant food to the planting hole . If you are grow them in containers or your soil is short , feed them with a half - intensity level fertilizer monthly .
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See more atHow to Grow and Care for Euphorbia .
Euphorbia pulvinatais native toSouth Africa(Natal ) andLesotho .
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