Euphorbia clandestinaJacq .
Ostrich Neck , Volstruisnek ( Afrikaans )
kinsfolk : EuphorbiaceaeSubfamily : EuphorbioideaeTribe : EuphorbieaeSubtribe : EuphorbiinaeGenus : Euphorbia
Photo byNicola van Berkel
This mintage is aboriginal toSouth Africa(from Swellendam in the west to Uniondale in the east ) . It usually occurs on rocky hills among low bush .
Euphorbia clandestinais a succulent plant with vertical fleeceable staunch with stout conical tubercles arranged in spiral rows and an apical tussock oflinearleaves . It is unremarkably a unmarried - stem plant life but can grow multi - stemmed over time . The root word are up to 32 inches ( 80 centimeter ) tall and 2 in ( 5 cm ) in diameter . In winter , the stem can take on an attractive reddish to purple hue . leaf are up to 2.4 inches ( 6 centimeter ) long and about 0.15 inch ( 0.4 cm ) astray . They are green to turquoise - colored , strongly stagger , and minutely hirsute . The solitarycyathiaare pale yellow and closely surrounded by several bracts .
The specific epithet " clandestina(klan - des - TY - nuh ) " is the feminine anatomy of the Latin adjectival " clandestinus , " meaning " clandestine , secret , hide , " and refers to the sessile cyathia hidden by the folio .
Light Within : This succulent is a Lord’s Day lover . Place your indoorE. clandestinain a gay window . You may post the commode on the balcony or in the garden from spring to descend . Increase sun exposure gradually to prevent tan .
Soil : E. clandestinarequires well - drain soil . utilise a commercial potpourri formulated for succulent , ormake your own potting premix .
Hardiness : gamy summer temperature are not a problem , but low winter temperature can damage or down your plant . E. clandestinacan withstand temperature as low as 25 to 50 ° F ( -3.9 to 10 ° C),USDA hardiness zones9b to 11b .
Watering : From spring to fall , body of water when the top inch ( 2.5 cm ) of soil feels dry . Reduce lacrimation in winter . Give it just enough water to foreclose wilting . The best meter of the day to water system yourE. clandestinain the warm time of year is the evening .
Fertilizing : Plants in a pot need even feeding . enforce a balanced fertilizer in a 10 - 10 - 10 NPK formulation , stretch to 1/4 strength once a week during the growing season .
Repotting : E. clandestinawill benefit from repotting , but it does not need to be repot every year . When your plant is outgrowing its pot , it is prison term to repot it in a larger mass and give it a refreshful potting mix . The repotting is best done in early spring , at the beginning of the farm season . Wear gloves , protective vesture , and appropriate centre auspices when repot this succulent .
Propagation : The well-fixed and fastest method of propagation for this plant is by using cuttings . It can also be farm from ejaculate but can be difficult to germinate . The best sentence to take cutting is in saltation or summer . Sow the seeds in natural spring .
watch more atHow to Grow and Care for Euphorbia .
E. clandestinaproduces a toxic ashen whitish sap that can cause irritation to the peel and center . Therefore , it is best to keep your plant away from nipper and pets .
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