Euphorbia aphylla
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Euphorbia aphylla

Pencil cactus? · Candelabra Cactus

Tier 2 Difficulty: easy Water: low Light: full_sun
Temperature
20–37 °C
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Hardiness
Zone 9–11
Click count
81
Observations
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Description

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Euphorbia 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.

Ideal: Full sun
🌡️ 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.

Ideal temperature: 20–37.8°C
💨 Humidity
Humidity:
🪴 Soil 0-0
Soil pH: 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

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Common Names (2)

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