Euphorbia beharensis var. guillemetii – Succulent plants

Euphorbia beharensis var. guillemetii is a much-branched, spiny, sprawling shrub. It has dark brown-green leaves that are sparsely arranged along the spiny branches. The spines are about 3-8 mm long and longer leaves up to 12 mm long and 4 mm broad. It produces little yellow flowers that are borne on short peduncle from branch apices. The milky sap of Euphorbia beharensis var. guillemetii plant is poisonous and can cause skin irritations and even temporary blindness, and death may result if any of its parts are eaten. Therefore Euphorbia beharensis var. guillemetii should be handled with caution and keep it away from children and pets.

Scientific classification

Family: Euphorbiaceae
Genus: Euphorbia
Species: E. beharensis var. guillemetii
Scientific Name: Euphorbia beharensis var. guillemetii

How to grow and care Euphorbia beharensis var. guillemetii

Light

Euphorbia beharensis var. guillemetii prefers full to partial sunlight. Provides good sunlight at least 3-5 hours of the day, and turn it regularly so that your plant doesn’t begin to grow lopsided.

Soil

It grows well in well-draining, gritty soils or cactus potting mix. They are not particular about soil pH, but they cannot tolerate wet soil.

Water

Water regularly during the growing season. You can allow the soil to dry out between each watering. No water should ever be allowed to stand around the roots. Keep almost completely dry in winter. Do not water too often to prevent overwatering, which can potentially kill it off.

Temperature

It prefers an optimal temperature of 60 degrees Fahrenheit – 85 degrees Fahrenheit / 16 degrees Celsius to 29 degrees Celsius.

Fertilizer

Fertilize every two weeks with a diluted balanced liquid fertilizer during its growing season in the spring and summer. Avoid fertilizing your plant during the fall and winter months.

Propagation

It can be easily propagated by cuttings. It branches enthusiastically, and offsets are readily available. If you remove an offset, take a cutting in spring, which needs to be dried out for a couple of weeks before potting. Also can be propagated from seed, germination usually occurs within one to three weeks.

Pests and Diseases

Euphorbia may be susceptible to mealy bugs, scale insects, occasionally spider mites.