Euphorbia mammillarisf.variegata
Euphorbia mammillarisL.
Indian Corn Cob
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genus Euphorbia mammillarisf.alba
Family : EuphorbiaceaeSubfamily : EuphorbioideaeTribe : EuphorbieaeSubtribe : EuphorbiinaeGenus : Euphorbia
Euphorbia mammillarisf.variegatais a form ofEuphorbia mammillarisselected for its variegated stems .
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Euphorbia mammillarisf.variegatais an attractive succulent easily recognized by its stems , which are subtle ointment to frosty greenish - white and splashed with emerald green . ordinarily , there are stem with many sidelong , club - same branches . The stem have 7 to 15 ribs and can grow up to 14 inch ( 35 cm ) improbable and 2.4 inches ( 6 atomic number 96 ) in diameter . In cold temperatures , they become flushed with a delicate roseate color . The spines are in reality harden , sterile peduncles . They are occasionally present and scattered , whitish , measure out up to 0.4 in ( 1 cm ) long . The leave are small , variegated , and short - be .
From later winter to early summer , Euphorbia mammillarisf.variegataproduces icteric , solitary cyathia at the tips of the stems .
USDA hardiness zones9a to 11b : from 20 ° fluorine ( -6.7 ° coke ) to 50 ° F ( 10 ° C ) .
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Euphorbias are very easy to manage for . These plants require a little pampering to become established , but once they are , they are ego - sufficient . More give out from overcare and watering than from negligence . Euphorbias involve well - draining soil and tidy sum of sunlight . They are not particular about soil pH but can not stand sloshed soil . Unlike most succulent , Euphorbias do not handle foresighted time period of drouth well . It may need weekly tearing during the summer . Water whenever the top few inch of dirt are dry . weewee the plants deep , but avoid letting them ride in wet soil , as this can get root rot . Add some constituent issue or fertilizer to the planting hollow . give with a half - strength plant food monthly if you are grow them in container or your ground is poor .
These succulents can be grown from seed , but they can be challenging to germinate and may be unmanageable to find out . They are ordinarily propagate by slip , which can be sly because of the exuding sap . Rooting hormone is recommended withEuphorbias . They tend to grow job - free , but there are a few blighter and diseases to be alert for .
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