Euphorbia millotii

Euphorbia millotiiOrigin: Madagascar Description: Euphorbia millotii is a unique charming succulent scrublets up to 80 cm tall with round, initially greenish red, later grey, lignified branches. The foliage, which appears after the bloom is green with rich purple undersides at first. Flowers: Small pendent and enveloped by a cup shaped Cultivation and propagation: Euphorbia millotii is an attractive, but slow growing species. Like all the other species from Madagascar,

Origin: Madagascar
Description: Euphorbia millotii is a unique charming succulent scrublets up to 80 cm tall with round, initially greenish red, later grey, lignified branches. The foliage, which appears after the bloom is green with rich purple undersides at first.
Flowers: Small pendent and enveloped by a cup-shaped
Cultivation and propagation: Euphorbia millotii is an attractive, but slow growing species. Like all the other species from Madagascar, this plant needs a temperature of at least 10°C (50°F) in winter and will do better if kept even warmer. An occasional light watering in winter will prevent excess dehydration.
Exposure: A very light and warm place in full sun is highly appreciated, but can tolerate moderate shade, and a plant that has been growing in shade should be slowly hardened off before placing it in full sun as the plant will be severely scorched if moved too suddenly from shade into sun.
Warning: As with all other euphorbias when a plant get damaged it exudes a thick white milky sap known as latex. This latex is poisonous and particularly dangerous for the eyes, skin and mucous membranes. So pay extreme attention not to get any in your eyes or mouth. Cultivated plants must be handled carefully.

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