The Euphorbia infausta variegata is a succulent that is native to South Africa. It belongs to the family Euphorbiaceae. Euphorbia infausta has a bright deep green stem, leafless and spineless clump forming columnar succulent with 6-8 lobes edged with small spines. The common name of the plant is Melon Spurge. The succulent grows about 12 inches in height. Between spring and fall, the plant bears yellow-colored flowers. This is a winter dormant slow-growing succulent that requires sun to partial shade for growth. It is not frost-hardy.
Growth Rate
The Euphorbia infausta variegata is a slow-growing plant.
Flowering
The succulent outputs yellow flowers between spring and fall.
Watering
Coming to the Melon Spurge care, keep the level of water moderate in the hot season and minimal during winter.
Soil
A mix of sand and perlite is the perfect combination for the Euphorbia infausta variegata succulent. The soil must drain off well.
Hardiness
The hardiness zone for Euphorbia infausta variegata is 10 to 11. It is not frost-hardy.
Light
The plant prefers full sun to partial shade.
Propagation
The best way to propagate the plant is via seeds or stem cuttings.
- Description
- Key Plant Features
The Euphorbia infausta variegata is a succulent that is native to South Africa. It belongs to the family Euphorbiaceae. Euphorbia infausta has a bright deep green stem, leafless and spineless clump forming columnar succulent with 6-8 lobes edged with small spines. The common name of the plant is Melon Spurge. The succulent grows about 12 inches in height. Between spring and fall, the plant bears yellow-colored flowers. This is a winter dormant slow-growing succulent that requires sun to partial shade for growth. It is not frost-hardy.
Growth Rate
The Euphorbia infausta variegata is a slow-growing plant.
Flowering
The succulent outputs yellow flowers between spring and fall.
Watering
Coming to the Melon Spurge care, keep the level of water moderate in the hot season and minimal during winter.
Soil
A mix of sand and perlite is the perfect combination for the Euphorbia infausta variegata succulent. The soil must drain off well.
Hardiness
The hardiness zone for Euphorbia infausta variegata is 10 to 11. It is not frost-hardy.
Light
The plant prefers full sun to partial shade.
Propagation
The best way to propagate the plant is via seeds or stem cuttings.
