Euphorbia cryptospinosaP.R.O.Bally
fellowship : EuphorbiaceaeSubfamily : EuphorbioideaeTribe : EuphorbieaeSubtribe : EuphorbiinaeGenus : Euphorbia
The specific epithet " cryptospinosa(krip - toh - spin - OH - suh ) " means " with hide out spines " and name to the cryptic acantha of the mintage .
Flowering plant in cultivation. Derivative of a photo byFrank Vincentz. Used underCC BY-NC-SA 3.0. This work is licensed under the same license as the original photo by World of Succulents.
Euphorbia cryptospinosais native toEthiopia , Somalia , andKenya . It grow in sandy and gravelly soils under and within other shrubs at height between 490 to 4430 feet ( 150 and 1350 m ) .
Euphorbia cryptospinosais a sparsely biramous , erect orsubscandentsucculent shrub with a minor tuberous root and narrow branches arising in whorl . It can grow up to 10 foot ( 3 m ) tall . The branches are fleshy and cylindric , with 5 to 10 longitudinal ribs , and can reach up to 0.4 in ( 1 cm ) in diam . The spine shields are join , forming horny , reddish - gray strips along the ribs , almost completely covering the branches , separated only by green , very narrow grooves . The spines are very ok and soft , pass off in pairs , and are plain only in untried growth . The leaves arelinear , soondeciduous , and can grow about 0.1 inch ( 0.25 cm ) long .
Cyathiaare bright crimson and can reach a diameter of 0.15 column inch ( 0.4 curium ) . The yield are 3 - lobed capsules .
Plant in cold frame in Huntington Gardens, San Marino, California, United States. Photo by Geoff Stein viaAgaveville.
Euphorbia cryptospinosais unco similar toPeniocereus striatus , a cactus endemic to the Sonoran Desert .
Light : This succulent is a sun lover . Place your indoorE. cryptospinosain a sunny window . You may locate the pot on the balcony or in the garden from give to fall . Increase sunlight exposure step by step to preclude suntan .
territory : E. cryptospinosarequires well - drain soil . practice a commercial mixture formulated for succulent , ormake your own potting mix .
New growth. Derivative of a photo byFrank Vincentz. Used underCC BY-NC-SA 3.0. This work is licensed under the same license as the original photo by World of Succulents.
Hardiness : gamey summertime temperatures are not a trouble , but low winter temperature can damage or obliterate your plant . E. cryptospinosacan withstand temperatures as humble as 30 to 50 ° F ( -1.1 to 10 ° C),USDA hardiness zones10a to 11b .
Watering : From spring to fall , body of water when the top inch ( 2.5 cm ) of territory feels dry . Reduce watering in winter . Give it just enough water system to prevent wilting . The best time of the day to water yourE. cryptospinosain the warm season is the evening .
Fertilizing : Plants in a pot need even alimentation . go for a balanced fertilizer in a 10 - 10 - 10 NPK preparation , diluted to 1/4 intensity level weekly during the growing season .
Seed pods. Derivative of a photo byFrank Vincentz. Used underCC BY-NC-SA 3.0. This work is licensed under the same license as the original photo by World of Succulents.
Repotting : E. cryptospinosawill benefit from repotting , but it does not take to be repotted yearly . When your plant is outgrowing its pot , it is time to repot it in a enceinte can and give it a sassy potting mix . The repotting is best done in early bounce , at the outset of the growing time of year . Wear gloves , protective clothing , and appropriate eye auspices when repotting this succulent .
extension : The easy and fastest method of propagation for this plant is by using cutting . It can also be grown from seeds but can be unmanageable to evolve . The best clip to take cuttings is in leaping or summer . Sow the seeds in spring .
Learn more atHow to develop and Care for Euphorbia .
E. cryptospinosaproduces a white milky muggins that is toxic and can cause provocation to the cutis and centre . Therefore , keeping your plant away from fry and positron emission tomography is best .
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