Euphorbia characias Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
Mediterranean Spurge or Euphorbia characias is a flowering plant that is an upright evergreen shrub that grows compactly to a height of 36 inches or about 3 feet. This plant has branching stems and is a hardy plant that is able and resistant to dry areas. This plant is a member of the Euphorbiaceae family and is dangerous to pets.
Common Name |
Mediterranean spurge or Albanian spurge
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Plant Type
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Cactus & Succulents
Houseplants
Perennials
Shrubs
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Euphorbia characias
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Genus
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Euphorbia
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Family
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Euphorbiaceae
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Order
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Malpighiales
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Class
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Dicotyledons
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Euphorbia characias Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Euphorbia characias.
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Water Needs
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Low
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Cups
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Generally, Euphorbia characias needs water once every
21 days in 1
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Euphorbia characias needs about 0.25 L per 21 days. |
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Euphorbia characias Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Euphorbia characias to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 4 hours
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Temperature |
60°F
to 85°F
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Humidity Preference |
High
The ideal humidity range for your Euphorbia characias to thrive is between 50% and 70%. |
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Euphorbia characias Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Euphorbia characias. |
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Suitability in pots |
5L
Euphorbia characias plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 5L. |
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Soil type |
clay
loam
sand
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Soil Drainage
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Well-Drainage
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Soil PH |
acid
alkaline
neutral
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Euphorbia characias Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Euphorbia characias plant. |
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Maximum Height |
36 Inches or
1 meters
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Spread |
36 Inches or
1 meters
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Color |
Green
Bright Yellow
Chili Red
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Characteristics |
Showy
Evergreen
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Is Euphorbia characias toxic to pets? |
Yes
Euphorbia are poisonous to animals if ingested. |
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Garden Style |
City and Courtyard
Coastal Garden
Gravel and Rock Garden
Informal and Cottage
Mediterranean Garden
Patio And Containers
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Euphorbia characias Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Euphorbia characias, when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
easy
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Propagation Methods |
stem cutting
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Flowering season |
spring
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Euphorbia characias Native Region |
Find out where the Euphorbia characias plant originated. |
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Country |
Albania
Turkey
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