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Euphorbia (Subtropical Succulent Spurge)

Succulent Euphorbia native to the Canary Islands and Madeira occur in the lower succulent zone at between sea level to 800m, respectively the laurel forest. Suited for any well drained, rocky soil in a sunny spot in summer. Keep plants in winter at a minimum of some 12°C, keep soil almost completely dry, Euphorbia mellifera and Euphorbia lambii (both from the moist laurel forest) require different conditions (see below).
Sow flat in any well drained, rather sandy or rocky soil at a minimum of some 15°C all year long. Keep pots in a sunny spot. Seeds germinate very irregularly over a longer period, some may germinate within one week after potting, and others may need up to six months. Transplant in early spring as soon as seedlings are strong enough.
Note: All parts are poisonous if ingested, the milk sap may cause severe skin irritations and eye burns !
10 seeds per package.

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Euphorbia dendroides (Mediterranean Tree Spurge)

140 (200)cm, Mediterranean Tree Spurge is a beautiful, semi hardy, densely branching, woody shrub like species with showy orange red leaves before plants start their summer dormancy. Native of coastal areas throughout the Mediterranean. Easily grown in pots in any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot throughout the year. In winter keep drier at a minimum of some 5°C. USDA climate zone 10. III-VI.
10 seeds per package.

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seed package7346

€ 4,99

seed package (ex Crete, Greece)0131

€ 4,99*

(ex Crete, Greece)

seed package (ex Cyprus)0555

€ 4,99

(ex Cyprus)

seed package (ex Sardinia, Italy)4236

€ 4,99*

(ex Sardinia, Italy)

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