Euphorbia stellata
(This plant comes in a 3.5 inch pot. All of our plants are grown under the same conditions, although not all the plants are the same. You will receive a similar plant in size and shape to the ones in the pictures. Our plants are hand-picked and carefully selected to bring you the best quality possible. Please allow us up to 3 business days to process your order. If you wish to receive your order on a specific date, or have special instructions, please add a note at the checkout . The plant is shipped in its pot to prevent any damage to the roots).
Flower: Greenish-yellow in cymes.
Growth rate: It is a slow growing species.
Soil and pots: It likes pots with generous drain holes, needs a very airy potting medium.
Exposure: This plant has an excellent heat tolerance and needs full sun to light shade exposures. It grows well even in full blasting sun but can tolerate moderate shade.
Watering: Water regularly during the active growing season. No water should ever be allowed to stand around the roots. Keep almost completely dry in winter.
Hardiness: Some cold tolerance. This spurge has tolerated temperatures down to -6ºC.
Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz
Blooming Season | spring and summer |
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Common Name | - |
Dormancy | Winter |
Family | Euphorbiaceae |
Flower | greenish-yellow |
Frost Tolerance | 10 °C |
Growth Rate | Slow growth |
Hardiness Zone | 9b to 11b |
Height | 15 cm (6″) |
Origin | South Africa |
Pot Size | 3.5" |
Scientific Name | Euphorbia stellata |
Shape | caudex turnip-shape |
Sun Exposure | Light shade |