Euphorbia tuberosaL.
Tuber Milkball
Euphorbia crispa , Tithymalus crispus , Tithymalus tuberosus
In habitat, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa. Photo byElmar van Rooyen. Licensed underCC BY-NC 4.0.
Family : EuphorbiaceaeSubfamily : EuphorbioideaeTribe : EuphorbieaeSubtribe : EuphorbiinaeGenus : Euphorbia
The specific name " tuberosa(pronounced too - ber - Ohio - suh ) " means " tuberous " and refers to the underground tuber of the plant life .
Euphorbia tuberoseis aboriginal toSouth Africa . It pass off in sandy and stony flat and slopes from Namaqualand in the Northern Cape to the Cape Peninsula , Matjiesfontein , and Riversdale in the Western Cape province .
In habitat, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa. Derivative of a photo byRobert Archer. Used underCC BY-NC 4.0. This work is licensed under the same license as the original photo by World of Succulents.
Euphorbia tuberosais a dwarfgeophytewith an undergroundtuberousstem anddeciduous , grey - light-green , slightly hirsute leaves arranged in a spreadingrosetteat the priming coat degree . It can develop up to 2 inches ( 5 cm ) tall , while thetubercan progress to up to 1.6 inches ( 4 cm ) in diam . The folio are narrow-minded to broadly round - slant with folded upwards , usually undulated or sometimes scrunch up gross profit . They can measure up to 2 inch ( 5 centimeter ) long and up to 0.4 inches ( 1 cm ) wide . This plant is a wintertime cultivator , lose its leaves during summerdormancyin its natural home ground .
Severalcyathia(false prime ) appear on trail stalks that can develop up to 2 inches ( 5 cm ) long . They emerge from the leafaxilsin wintertime and spring . The cyathia are wall by five immature or chickenhearted - greenlobesthat dominate the pointedbracts . This species isdioecious , which means the manful and female blossom are on separate plant life . The fruits are 3 - chambered capsule sparsely covered in soft , white hairs . They can reach up to 0.3 in ( 0.8 cm ) in diameter and farm on female plants .
Light : This succulent jazz the sun . Place your indoorE. tuberosein a cheery window . you may also place the pot on the balcony or in the garden from spring to fall . Increase sun photo gradually to forestall sunburn .
In habitat, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa. Derivative of a photo byMarian Oliver. Used underCC BY-NC 4.0. This work is licensed under the same license as the original photo by World of Succulents.
Soil : E. tuberosarequires well - drained soil . you may use a commercial-grade potting mix formulated for succulents ormake your own .
Temperature : eminent summertime temperatures are not a problem , but low winter temperature can damage or kill your plant . E. tuberosacan withstand temperatures as low-pitched as 30 ° F ( -1.1 ° C).USDA Plant Hardiness Zones10a to 11b , 30 to 50 ° F ( -1.1 to 10 ° C ) .
Watering : From springiness to return , water when the top in ( 2.5 curium ) of soil feels teetotal . Reduce lacrimation in wintertime . Give it just enough water to prevent wilting . The dependable prison term of the day to weewee yourE. tuberosain the quick season is the eventide .
In habitat, Langeberg Municipality, Western Cape, South Africa. Derivative of a photo byWerner Honing. Used underCC BY-NC 4.0. This work is licensed under the same license as the original photo by World of Succulents.
fertilize : Potted plant take regular feeding . utilize a balanced plant food in a 10 - 10 - 10 NPK formulation stretch to 1/4 lastingness weekly during the growing season .
Repotting : E. tuberosawill welfare from repotting but does not need to be repotted every year . When your plant is outgrow its sess , it is time to repot it in a enceinte pot and give it a fresh potting mixture . The repotting is best done in other spring , at the beginning of the develop time of year . jade baseball glove , protective article of clothing , and appropriate middle auspices when repot this succulent .
Propagation : The well-to-do and fast multiplication method is by radical cuttings . This plant can also be grown from seeds , but it can be difficult for seeds to shoot . The best meter to take thinning is in spring or summer . Sow the germ in spring .
Learn more atHow to uprise and Care for Euphorbia .
E. tuberosaproduces a toxic whitened milklike sap that may cause burn or annoyance if it come into contact with the skin or eyes . Therefore , keeping this industrial plant off from children and pets is best .
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