Euphorbia umfoloziensisR.G.Peckover
Family : EuphorbiaceaeSubfamily : EuphorbioideaeTribe : EuphorbieaeSubtribe : EuphorbiinaeGenus : Euphorbia
Euphorbia umfoloziensis is a smallsucculentwith a principal stem and a beginning , mold a prominent surreptitious tuberous torso . The stem crowns the root , often branched laterally to shape multiple heads . It is distinguished by its horizontally reach out depressions from which old arm have hang . The branches can grow up to 3.2 inches ( 8 cm ) tenacious and 1.6 inches ( 4 cm ) thick , constricted at separation , 3- , 4- or 5 - angled , not twisted , and blueish - green with lighter fleeceable markings . They have prominent tubercle with a brace of spines and a fundamental foliage at the apex . The prickle are lissome , reflexed , or somewhat V - influence , with or without basal prickles , and can measure up to 0.4 inches ( 1 cm ) long .
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The cymes are produced only on new growth , one from each flowering eye dwell of 1 cyathium .
USDA hardiness zones10a to 11b : from 30 ° F ( −1.1 ° C ) to 50 ° F ( +10 ° C ) .
Euphorbias are very easy to care for . These plants require a little pampering to become established , but once they are , they are self - sufficient . More break down from too much forethought and watering than from neglect . Euphorbias needwell - draining soiland fate of sun . They are not peculiar about soil pH but can not tolerate pissed grunge . Unlike most succulents , Euphorbiadoes not handle long period of drought well . It may require hebdomadal lachrymation during the summer . Waterwhenever the soil is dry several in below the control surface . water supply deep , but do n’t let them model in wet stain , which can cause root decomposition . Add some organic subject or fertilizer to the planting hole . eat with a half - enduringness fertilizer monthly if you are growing them in container or your soil is poor .
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These succulents can be produce from seed , but they can be hard to burgeon forth ( or even find oneself ) . They are usually propagated by cutting . This can be guileful because of the exuding sap . Rooting hormone is recommended withEuphorbias . They tend to grow problem - destitute , but a few pests and disease are to be alert for .
Learn more atHow to Grow and Care for Euphorbia .
Euphorbia umfoloziensis is aboriginal toSouth Africa , Lesotho , andSwaziland .
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