Euphorbia milii can bloom almost year-round. This shrubby euphorbia has thorny stems. Clusters of small flowers grow from the tips of its stems. The 'Charlotte' variety has light green foliage and large pink and white flowers. 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.
- Fall - Winter - Spring: Allow the 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 and 15 cm.
Grown in Quebec.
Like nature, every plant is unique. Natural items are all different and may contain irregularities.
