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
Plant Type
Cactus & Succulents Houseplants Perennials
Taxonomy
Scientific name
Euphorbia epithymoides
Genus
Euphorbia
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Order
Malpighiales
Class
Dicotyledons

Euphorbia polychroma Water Needs

Water requirements and watering times for Euphorbia polychroma.
Water Needs
Average
Cups
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.

Euphorbia polychroma Temperature, Humidity, and Light

Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Euphorbia polychroma to thrive.

Light Requirements

± 5 hours

Temperature

65°F to 85°F

Humidity Preference

Medium

The ideal humidity range for your Euphorbia polychroma to thrive is between 40% and 60%.

Euphorbia polychroma Soil Types and Growing Media

Information about soil and suitable planting media for Euphorbia polychroma.

Suitability in pots

5L

Euphorbia polychroma plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 5L.

Soil type

chalk clay loam sand
Soil Drainage
Well-Drainage Moist but well-drainage

Soil PH

acid alkaline neutral

Euphorbia polychroma Characteristics

All you need to know about the characteristics of the Euphorbia polychroma plant.

Maximum Height

24 Inches or 1 meters

Spread

24 Inches or 1 meters

Color

Green
Bright Yellow
Celadon

Characteristics

Plant of Merit Evergreen

Is Euphorbia polychroma toxic to pets?

Yes

Like other Euphorbia plants, this variety is toxic to cats and dogs.

Garden Style

Informal and Cottage Mediterranean Garden Patio And Containers

Euphorbia polychroma Grow and Care

Find out information on how to propagate Euphorbia polychroma, when it flowers, and how to care for it.

Maintenance

easy

Propagation Methods

seed stem cutting root division

Flowering season

spring summer

Euphorbia polychroma Native Region

Find out where the Euphorbia polychroma plant originated.

Country

Libya Turkey
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