Euphorbia degeneri – Succulent plants

Euphorbia degeneri is an ornamental, sprawling shrub that spread to 8 to 16 inches, but can also have a spread 2 feet in width. The beautiful leaves are medium Green color and have a red tinge. It produces greenish-yellow flowers that are not showy. The milky sap of this plant is poisonous and can cause skin irritations. Therefore Euphorbia should be handled with caution and kept away from children and pets.

Scientific classification

Family

Euphorbiaceae

Genus

Euphorbia

Scientific Name

Euphorbia degeneri

Common Name

Beach sandmat

Synonyms

Euphorbia degeneri var. typica, Euphorbia degeneri var. molokaiensis, Euphorbia cordata, Chamaesyce degeneri, Chamaesyce cordata, Anisophyllum cordatum.

How to grow and maintain Euphorbia degeneri

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

You can allow the soil to dry out between each watering. Before watering the plant check underneath the pot through the drainage holes to see if the roots are dry. If so then add some water. Do not water too often to prevent overwatering, that 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. Take stem tip cutting in spring. Also can be propagated from seed, but it can be difficult to germinate.

Pests and Diseases

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