Euphorbia polygona’Snowflake '
fellowship : EuphorbiaceaeSubfamily : EuphorbioideaeTribe : EuphorbieaeSubtribe : EuphorbiinaeGenus : Euphorbia
Euphorbia polygona’Snowflake ' is a cultivar ofEuphorbia polygona .
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Euphorbia polygona’Snowflake ' is a highly branched succulent with chalky white stem featuring apart tubercles blend vertically into 7 to 20 prominent , wing - similar angles . The cylindrical - clavate root word can grow up to 6.6 feet ( 2 m ) tall and 6 inches ( 15 cm ) in diameter . This cultivar has fewer spine than the coinage , with sticker measuring up to 1.6 inches ( 4 cm ) long . The flyspeck leaves are soon deciduous .
legion cyathia seem around the tip of each limb , either lone or up to 3 on each persistent peduncle in the axil of the tubercle . They can reach a diam of about 0.3 inches ( 0.7 centimeter ) and have five total red to dark purplish glands .
USDA hardiness zones9b to 11b : from 25 ° F ( -3.9 ° C ) to 50 ° F ( 10 ° speed of light ) .
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Euphorbiais very easy to wish for . These plants require a little pampering to become found , but once they are , they are ego - sufficient . More die from too much care and lacrimation than from neglect . Euphorbias need well - drain dirt and hatful of sunlight . They are not particular about soil pH but can not tolerate wet soil . Unlike most succulents , Euphorbia does not handle long period of drouth well . It may need weekly watering during the summer . Water whenever the soil is ironical several inches below the surface . Water deeply , but do n’t let them sit around in squiffy soil , which can cause radical hogwash . Add some constitutive matter or fertilizer to the planting muddle . Feed with a half - strength fertilizer monthly if you are growing them in containers or if your stain is pathetic .
These succulents can be grown from seed , but they can be difficult to germinate ( or even find ) . They are usually disseminate by cuttings . This can be tricky because of the exuding sap . A rooting internal secretion is recommend forEuphorbia . They tend to acquire trouble - free , but there are a few plague and diseases to be lively for .
Learn more atHow to Grow and Care for Euphorbia .
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