Euphorbia aphylla
Pencil cactus? · Candelabra Cactus
Description
Source: leafsnapEuphorbia aphylla is a species of flowering plant in the family Euphorbiaceae. It is native to the Canary Islands. It was first described in 1809.
Care Guide
💧 Water
☀️ Light Full sun
Originating from dry areas, Euphorbia aphylla does best in full sun, as its natural habitat features intense sunlight and little shade. It also tolerates partial sun, providing some flexibility in its growth.
🌡️ Temperature 20–37.8°C
Euphorbia aphylla does best in warm conditions and needs higher temperatures during the growing season to support growth and metabolism. It prefers plenty of sunlight, proper moisture, and good ventilation. However, it can be harmed by excessively low temperatures and by overwatering. It’s also important to maintain balance and avoid excessively high temperatures and overly dry conditions.
💨 Humidity
🪴 Soil 0-0
🌱 Fertilizer
For Euphorbia aphylla, apply light doses of fertilizer once or twice a year during the growing season. Avoid fertilizing in winter or in summer when the plant is dormant. Reduce fertilizer for plants that have been repotted and wait a couple of months after repotting before feeding. Fertilizing supports healthy growth and encourages blooming.
🪴 Pot & Repot
✂️ Pruning
🌿 Propagating
🐛 Diseases & pets
☠️ Toxicity
Characteristics
- Plant Type
- Succulent, Shrub
- Life Cycle
- Perennial
- Genus
- Euphorbia
- Family
- Euphorbiaceae
- Hardiness Zone
- 9-11
- Mature Height
- 30 cm to 61 cm
- Mature Spread
- 30 cm to 49 cm
- Leaf Color
- Olive Drab
- Leaf Type
- Evergreen
- Flower Size
- 0.25 cm to 0.51 cm
- Bloom Time
- Mid fall, Late fall, Early winter
- Planting Time
- Spring, Summer, Autumn
- Harvest Time
- Winter