Euphorbia milii can bloom almost year-round. This shrubby euphorbia has thorny stems. Clusters of small red flowers grow from the tips of its stems. To maintain a smaller size, it is advisable to prune it. Under optimal growing conditions, it can reach up to 2m in height.
Caution: Handle with care! The sap, which contains latex, can cause irritation if it comes into contact with skin and eyes. Risk of toxicity if swallowed.
- Family: Euphorbiaceae.
- Origin: Madagascar.
- Watering:
- Summer: Allow half of the potting soil to dry out between waterings.
- Winter: Allow the potting soil to dry completely between waterings.
- Ambient humidity: Low to moderate.
- Type of soil: Dry and draining.
- Avoid water remaining in the saucer.
- Brightness: High.
- Orientation: South or west on the window edge.
- Growth: Fast.
- Temperature: Medium, maintain around 20 ᵒC.
Pot diameter: 10 cm.
Grown in Quebec.
Like nature, every plant is unique. Natural items are all different and may contain irregularities.
