euphorbia erytrea
Actually, the Euphorbia Erytrea is not a cactus, but actually a succulent plant, because this plant gives spurge when it is damaged, a real cactus doesn't do that. Originally you can find the Euphorbia Erytrea in the deserts of Africa and South America.
The euphorbia is also called the candelabra tree and also the cowboy plant. Bring the Wild West feeling to your living room! Or create your own urban desert with this cool and strong succulent plant.
dimensions and properties
This Euphorbia Erytrea has been carefully cultivated by 'Edelcactus' nurseries in the Dutch town of Amstelveen (very close to Amsterdam). We here you saying: a cactus from the Netherlands? Yes indeed! This nursery is specialised and expert in the field of cacti and succulent plants.
color plant: green
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care tips
The Euphorbia Erytrea is easy to care for and can stand dark and dry. make the soil of this cactus wet. Wait 2 weeks before watering it, until the soil has dried.
reproduction
If you want to propagate the euphorbia, you have to cut off its side shoots in spring with a sharp knife. Do this with gloves because the milk is poisonous! Then let the milk flow from the shoot and wash it off with streaming water. Then you can put the shoot with the open side in dry soil. After about a month give it a little bit of water and repeat this once a month during the first year.