Euphorbia bulbispina – Succulent plants

Euphorbia bulbispina is a spiny shrublets plant that grows up to 12 inches or more with much-branched and spreading to 39 inches. It has a bulbous stem, up to 3 cm in diameter at the base with a knot of spines where stems branch from. From this axis arise many side branches; the lower ones die off, while the upper ones form a crown and branch in acrocaulous manner. These branches are tapered at the base ascending and surpass the apex of the main stem. They are covered with a thick, dark-brown wax layer. The leaves are deciduous, arranged to five in terminal rosettes, ovate, dull-green, margins reddish, petiole, purplish. It produces creamy yellow to white, Nectar-gland green flowers.

The milky sap of Euphorbia bulbispina 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 bulbispina should be handled with caution and keep it away from children and pets.

Scientific classification

Family: Euphorbiaceae
Genus: Euphorbia
Species: E. bulbispina
Scientific Name: Euphorbia bulbispina

How to grow and care Euphorbia bulbispina

Light

It 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 seed and cuttings. Take cutting in spring, which needs to be dried out for a couple of weeks in shade before potting. This can be tricky, because of the exuding sap. Rooting hormone is recommended with Euphorbias.

Pests and Diseases

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