Euphorbia canariensisL.
Canary Candelabra Spurge , Canary Island Spurge , Hercules Club
Tithymalus canariensis , Torfasadis canariensis
A much-branched plant. In habitat, Buenavista del Norte, Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain. Derivative of a photo byDmitry Schepaschenko. Used underCC BY-NC 4.0. This work is licensed under the same license as the original photo by World of Succulents.
Family : EuphorbiaceaeSubfamily : EuphorbioideaeTribe : EuphorbieaeSubtribe : EuphorbiinaeGenus : Euphorbia
The specific name " canariensis(kuh - nair - ee - EN - sis ) " means " of or from the Canaries " and relate to theCanary Islands , also known as the Canaries , a Spanish Autonomous Community and archipelago in the Atlantic Ocean .
The native range ofEuphorbia canariensisis the archipelago of theCanary Islands . It is one of the most iconic species of the Canarian flora and occurs in the mountain range on a narrow-minded coastal belt from ocean tier up to 3,600 feet ( 1,100 m ) on wry lava organisation along the shores , sea cliffs , and the south - facing pile slopes .
Stems with flowers. In habitat, El Sauzal, Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain. Derivative of a photo byMichael 2020. Used underCC BY-NC 4.0. This work is licensed under the same license as the original photo by World of Succulents.
Euphorbia canariensisis a succulentshrubwith many upright , usually 4 - angled ( rarely 5 or 6 ) branches with edges delineate with distich of fused curt ruby-red spine laterally circulate or in the condition of cow horn . It can grow up to 13.1 ft ( 4 m ) marvellous and offshoot profusely from the base , forming attractiveclumpswith up to 150 branch . The branches can arrive at up to 2 column inch ( 5 centimeter ) in width . They vary in colour from gray - green and deep immature to reddish or brownish .
The flowers are modest , scarlet - immature to dingy red , and appear near the spineaxilsin spring . The yield are maroon cerise capsules that check one source in each of the threelocules .
Euphorbia canariensis , along withEuphorbia handiensis , is one of the two cactus - like species ofEuphorbiafound in the Canary Islands .
Close-up of seed pods. In habitat, Chinamada, Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain. Photo bysaracarrillo. Licensed underCC BY-NC 4.0.
Light : This succulent is a sun devotee . Place your indoorE. canariensisin a sunny windowpane . You may place the good deal on the balcony or in the garden from fountain to fall . Increase sun exposure gradually to keep burn .
grunge : E. canariensisrequires well - drained soil . Use a commercial potting mixing formulated for succulent , ormake your own .
Temperature : High summer temperatures are not a problem , but low winter temperatures can damage or belt down your plant . E. canariensiscan withstand temperature as depleted as 25 ° F ( -3.9 ° C).USDA Plant Hardiness Zones9b to 11b , 25 to 50 ° F ( -3.9 to 10 ° carbon ) .
Close-up of flowers. In habitat, La Aldea de San Nicolás, Gran Canaria, Canary Islands, Spain. Derivative of a photo byFelix Riegel. Used underCC BY-NC 4.0. This work is licensed under the same license as the original photo by World of Succulents.
Watering : From outpouring to hang , water when the top inch ( 2.5 cm ) of soil experience wry . trim watering in winter . Give it just enough H2O to prevent wilt . The best sentence of the day to urine yourE. canariensisin the warm season is the evening .
fertilise : Plants in a stool take regular feeding . Apply a balanced fertiliser in a 10 - 10 - 10 NPK formulation , diluted to 1/4 strength weekly during the growing season .
Repotting : E. canariensiswill benefit from repotting , but it does not want to be repotted each year . When your plant is outgrow its potbelly , it is time to repot it in a larger flowerpot and give it a fresh potting mix . The repotting is best done in former bound , at the beginning of the growing time of year . fag out gloves , protective wearable , and appropriate eye protection when repot this succulent .
multiplication : The easiest and fastest propagation method for this works is by theme carving . It can also be get from ejaculate , but it can be unmanageable for seeded player to germinate . The best time to take cut is in leaping or summertime . Sow the seeds in spring .
Learn more atHow to Grow and Care for Euphorbia .
E. canariensisproduces a toxic white whitish sap that can irritate the skin and eyes . Therefore , keeping your plant away from nestling and deary is best .
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