Euphorbia meloformisAiton
Melon Spurge
Euphorbia falsa , Euphorbia infausta , Euphorbia pyriformis
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Family : EuphorbiaceaeSubfamily : EuphorbioideaeTribe : EuphorbieaeSubtribe : EuphorbiinaeGenus : Euphorbia
The specific name " meloformis " ( articulate " mel - Ohio - for - miss " ) means " melon - shaped " and mention to the shape of the stems of this metal money .
Euphorbia meloformisis aboriginal toSouth Africa(Great Karoo and Eastern Cape ) .
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Euphorbia meloformisis a modest succulent with greenish spherical to cylindrical stem with 8 to 12 rib and usually with many spinescent , simple or biramous peduncles . It typically rise solitary or now and again produces offsets from the base . The stems can reach up to 8 inch ( 20 curium ) in height and 6 inches ( 15 cm ) in diameter . Young plants have folio that sometimes dry out quickly .
This specie is similar toEuphorbia obesabut differs by its small yellow flowers on peduncles , up to 2.4 inch ( 6 cm ) long , that dry out and persist on the flora after blooming .
USDA hardiness zones10a to 11b : from 30 ° F ( -1.1 ° C ) to 50 ° F ( 10 ° one C ) .
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Euphorbias are very soft to care for . These plants require a little pampering to become established , but once they are , they are ego - sufficient . More die from too much care and lacrimation than from negligence . Euphorbias needwell - draining soiland lots of sunlight . They are not particular about soil pH but can not tolerate wet land . Unlike most succulent , Euphorbiadoes not handle foresightful period of drought well . It may require hebdomadal watering during the summer . Waterwhenever the grime is ironic several inches below the control surface . Water profoundly , but do n’t countenance them sit in lactating soil , which can cause root rot . sum some constituent thing or plant food to the planting hole . If you are growing them in containers or your land is poor , feedthem with a half - durability fertiliser monthly .
These succulent can be produce from seed , but they can be hard to shoot ( or even find ) . They are usually propagated by cuttings . This can be foxy because of the exuding sap . Rooting hormone is advocate withEuphorbias . They tend to grow problem - free , but there are a few pests and disease to be awake for .
Learn more atHow to Grow and Care for Euphorbia .
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