Euphorbia polychroma Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
Euphorbia polychroma or cushion spurge is an ornamental perennial. With proper care, it can grow up to 18 inches tall. It has bright yellow flowers and blooms in spring and summer. It has even won the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.
Common Name |
Euphorbia polychroma, Cushion Spurge
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Plant Type
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Cactus & Succulents
Houseplants
Perennials
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Euphorbia epithymoides
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Genus
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Euphorbia
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Family
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Euphorbiaceae
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Order
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Malpighiales
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Class
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Dicotyledons
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Euphorbia polychroma Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Euphorbia polychroma.
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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Generally, Euphorbia polychroma needs water once every
9 days in 1
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Euphorbia polychroma needs about 0.25 L per 9 days. |
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Euphorbia polychroma Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Euphorbia polychroma to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 5 hours
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Temperature |
65°F
to 85°F
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Humidity Preference |
Medium
The ideal humidity range for your Euphorbia polychroma to thrive is between 40% and 60%. |
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Euphorbia polychroma Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Euphorbia polychroma. |
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Suitability in pots |
5L
Euphorbia polychroma plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 5L. |
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Soil type |
chalk
clay
loam
sand
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Soil Drainage
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Well-Drainage
Moist but well-drainage
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Soil PH |
acid
alkaline
neutral
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Euphorbia polychroma Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Euphorbia polychroma plant. |
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Maximum Height |
24 Inches or
1 meters
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Spread |
24 Inches or
1 meters
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Color |
Green
Bright Yellow
Celadon
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Characteristics |
Plant of Merit
Evergreen
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Is Euphorbia polychroma toxic to pets? |
Yes
Like other Euphorbia plants, this variety is toxic to cats and dogs. |
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Garden Style |
Informal and Cottage
Mediterranean Garden
Patio And Containers
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Euphorbia polychroma Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Euphorbia polychroma, when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
easy
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Propagation Methods |
seed
stem cutting
root division
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Flowering season |
spring
summer
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Euphorbia polychroma Native Region |
Find out where the Euphorbia polychroma plant originated. |
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Country |
Libya
Turkey
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