Euphorbia clivicolaR.A.Dyer
Family : EuphorbiaceaeSubfamily : EuphorbioideaeTribe : EuphorbieaeSubtribe : EuphorbiinaeGenus : Euphorbia
Euphorbia clivicolais native toSouth Africa . It occur on gentle slopes with northern and northeastern scene in the Limpopo province .
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Euphorbia clivicolais a spiny succulent with little 4 - angle branch arising from an hole-and-corner system of rootstock and roots . The branch are yellow - super C , up to 2.4 inch ( 6 cm ) long , and aggregate into a dense tidy sum above the priming . They are arm with couple spines .
The flowers are tiny , unisexual , arranged in cup - like structures with yellow ambrosia - bearing glands around the flange . They appear in group of three with bloom eyes towards the end of the branches . In each group of cyathia , the fundamental one contains only male flowers , and the outer two have both manful and female flowers .
USDA hardiness zones10a to 11b : from 30 ° F ( −1.1 ° C ) to 50 ° F ( +10 ° hundred ) .
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Euphorbias are very easy to care for . These plants require a small pampering to become constitute , but once they are , they are self - sufficient . More expire from too much care and tearing than from neglect . Euphorbias needwell - enfeeble soiland set of sunlight . They are not particular about grease pH but can not stick out crocked soil . Unlike most succulents , Euphorbiadoes not handle long time period of drouth well . It may postulate hebdomadal watering during the summer . Waterwhenever the soil is wry several inch below the surface . H2O deeply , but do n’t let them sit in wet soil , which can stimulate beginning rotting . Add some organic matter or fertilizer to the planting gob . If you are growing them in container or your soil is poor , feedthem with a half - strong suit fertilizer monthly .
These succulent can be grown from come , but they can be difficult to burgeon forth ( or even find ) . They are usually propagated by thinning . This can be tricky because of the exuding sap . Rooting hormone is recommended withEuphorbias . They tend to turn problem - detached , but there are a few pests and disease to be watchful for .
Learn more atHow to Grow and Care for Euphorbia .
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