Euphorbia geroldiiRauh
Thornless Crown of Thorns , Thornless Euphorbia , Gerold ’s Spurge
Family : EuphorbiaceaeSubfamily : EuphorbioideaeTribe : EuphorbieaeSubtribe : EuphorbiinaeGenus : Euphorbia
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Euphorbia geroldiiis endemic toMadagascar . It grows in subtropical or tropical wry forests and is threatened by habitat loss .
Euphorbia geroldiiis a beautiful , semi - lush bush with no spines , unlike its thorned cousin , Euphorbia milii . It can grow up to 2 feet ( 60 atomic number 96 ) tall . The glossy dark green farewell can measure up to 3.2 inches ( 8 centimeter ) long and 1.2 inches ( 3 cm ) widely .
This works is almost in never-ending bloom . The peak are coral red with a chickenhearted heart and soul .
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USDA hardiness zones10a to 11b : from 30 ° F ( −1.1 ° C ) to 50 ° F ( +10 ° carbon ) .
Euphorbias are very easy to care for . These plants want a niggling baby to become established , but once they are , they are self - sufficient . More die from too much caution and watering than from negligence . Euphorbias needwell - drain soiland lots of sun . They are not particular about soil pH but can not tolerate squiffy soil . Unlike most succulents , Euphorbia does not handle recollective periods of drought well . It may need weekly watering during the summertime . water supply whenever the soil is juiceless several inches below the control surface . Water deeply , but do n’t get them sit around in wet soil , which can get ascendant rot . tote up some organic matter or fertilizer to the planting hole . If you grow them in container or your soil is poor , eat them with a half - lastingness fertiliser monthly .
These succulents can be grown from seed , but they can be unmanageable to germinate ( or even line up ) . They are usually disperse by cuttings . This can be slippery because of the exuding sap . root internal secretion is recommended withEuphorbias . They tend to grow job - free , but a few pests and diseases are to be alert for .
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