Euphorbia caerulescensHaw .
Blue Euphorbia , Blue Noors , Sweet Noors , Sweet Noor Succulent
Euphorbia coerulescens , Euphorbia ledienii , Euphorbia ledieniivar.dregei , Euphorbia ledieniivar.ledienii
A mature plant in bloom. In habitat, Uitenhage Farms, Eastern Cape, South Africa. Derivative of a photo byDave Brown. No rights reserved.
category : EuphorbiaceaeSubfamily : EuphorbioideaeTribe : EuphorbieaeSubtribe : EuphorbiinaeGenus : Euphorbia
The specific name " caerulescens(see - roo - LES - enz ) " means " darkish green , blue ; azure " and refers to the color of the stems .
Euphorbia caerulescensis aboriginal toSouth Africa . It grow on stony slopes and flats among arid scrub and larger bushes from Calitzdorp to Klipplaat and Jansenville .
Plants in bloom at Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria, Melbourne, Australia. Derivative of a photo by Noelene Tomlinson. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
Euphorbia caerulescens , also known asEuphorbia coerulescens , is a succulentshrubwith numerous erect stems with edge covered with pair off , stiff spines and flyspeck , short - lived leaves . It can grow up to 5 foot ( 1.5 m ) and spread byrhizomes . A mature works can brood an region of more than 3.3 base ( 1 thousand ) in diameter . The stems are 4- to 6 - angled , narrow at interval , and can turn over up to 2 inches ( 5 centimetre ) in diameter . They are usually blue - grey but also greenish or yellowish - green . The lower part of the stems becomes pale grey and scratchy with age . The spine variegate from livid to dark dark-brown and can develop 0.5 inches ( 1.2 centimeter ) long .
The yellowcyathiaare bisexual and appear at the tip of the root word in spring and summertime . They can reach about 0.2 inches ( 0.5 cm ) in diameter . The fruits are pinkish , 3 - locular capsules .
Light : This succulent is a Dominicus lover . Place your indoorE. caerulescensin a sunny window . You may grade the can on the balcony or in the garden from bound to fall . Increase Sunday vulnerability bit by bit to prevent sunburn .
Close-up of stems with seed capsules. In habitat, Uitenhage Farms, Eastern Cape, South Africa. Derivative of a photo byCraig Peter. Used underCC BY-NC 4.0. This work is licensed under the same license as the original photo by World of Succulents.
Soil : E. caerulescensrequires well - drained soil . employ a commercial mixture formulated for succulents , ormake your own potting mix .
Temperature : High summer temperatures are not a job , but humbled winter temperatures can damage or kill your flora . E. caerulescenscan withstand temperatures as low as 30 ° F ( -1.1 ° C).USDA Plant Hardiness Zones10a to 11b , 30 to 50 ° F ( -1.1 to 10 ° carbon ) .
Watering : From outflow to fall , piss when the top inch ( 2.5 curium ) of soil feels dry . dilute watering in winter . Give it just enough water to forestall wilting . The good clock time of the daylight to water yourE. caerulescensin the affectionate season is the even .
Close-up of stems with flowers. In habitat, Addo Elephant National Park, Eastern Cape, South Africa. Derivative of a photo byMarie Delport. Used underCC BY-NC 4.0. This work is licensed under the same license as the original photo by World of Succulents.
Fertilizing : Plants in a pot need regular eating . use a balanced fertilizer in a 10 - 10 - 10 NPK preparation , diluted to 1/4 intensity weekly during the farm season .
Repotting : E. caerulescenswill benefit from repotting , but it does not need to be repotted each year . When your plant is outgrowing its skunk , it is time to repot it in a larger pot and give it a fresh potting mix . The repotting is best done in other saltation , at the beginning of the growing season . Wear gloves , protective clothing , and appropriate heart protection when repotting this succulent .
Propagation : The sluttish and fastest method acting of propagation for this plant is by using cuttings . It can also be grown from seeds but can be difficult to germinate . The best metre to take cut is in spring or summertime . Sow the seed in spring .
find out more atHow to originate and Care for Euphorbia .
E. caerulescensproduces a white milklike fool that is toxic and can do irritation to the skin and eye . Therefore , keeping your plant forth from children and pets is best .
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