Euphorbia discoidea – Succulent plants

Euphorbia discoidea is an ornamenal flowering plant with simple erect stems up to 25 cm high and the whole plant densely covered with short bristly hairs. The leaves are subsessile, oblanceolate, margins entire, stipules glandular. It produce yellowish-green flowers that are often flushed reddish. All parts of the plant are highly toxic if ingested. The milky sap may cause irritation to skin and eyes.

Scientific classification

Family

Euphorbiaceae

Genus

Euphorbia

Scientific Name

Euphorbia discoidea

How to grow and maintain Euphorbia discoidea

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