Euphorbia susannae (Suzanne’s Spurge) – Succulent plants

Euphorbia susannae is a decorative, little clumping or solitary succulent plant, that forms nice hemispherical clumps grows up to 10 cm tall and up to 30 cm in diameter. The stems are prominently tubercled, harmless, green to dirty brown-green, 12 to 16 angle. Suzanne’s Spurge produces a host of branches from the central roundish base (caudex). It grows apically and upward of course, but the stems are dragged downward by contractile action, probably seated in the roots. Leaves are reduced to short bristles on the young stems. The flowers are green or brownish cyathias in the fall or spring.

Scientific Classification:

Family: Euphorbiaceae
Subfamily: Euphorbioideae
Tribe: Euphorbieae
Subtribe: Euphorbiinae
Genus: Euphorbia

Scientific Name: Euphorbia susannae Marloth
Synonyms: Euphorbia suzannae
Common Names: Suzanne’s Spurge

How to grow and maintain Euphorbia susannae (Suzanne’s Spurge):

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 soil 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 temperatures 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 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. Also can be propagated from seed, but they can be difficult to germinate.

Pests and Diseases:
Euphorbia may be susceptible to mealybugs, scale insects, occasionally spider mites.