Euphorbia patulahas been separate into foursubspecies : Euphorbia patulasubsp.anacantha , Euphorbia patulasubsp.brucebayeri , Euphorbia patulasubsp.patula , andEuphorbia patulasubsp.wilmaniae .
Euphorbia patulaMill .
Bird ’s Foot Euphorbia
In habitat, North of Uniondale, Western Cape, South Africa. Derivative of a photo byKrzysztof Ziarnek. Licensed underCC BY-NC 4.0.
Dactylanthes patula , Medusea patula , Euphorbia patulasubsp.patula
menage : EuphorbiaceaeSubfamily : EuphorbioideaeTribe : EuphorbieaeSubtribe : EuphorbiinaeGenus : Euphorbia
The specific epithet " patula " ( pronounce " PAT - yoo - luh " ) imply " widely clear ; spread out , extended " and probably refer to the ontogenesis wont of this specie .
In habitat, North of Uniondale, Western Cape, South Africa. Derivative of a photo byKrzysztof Ziarnek. Licensed underCC BY-NC 4.0.
Euphorbia patulais native toSouth Africa . The subspeciesEuphorbia patulasubsp.patulagrows in flat areas or gently rolling hills in several wide separated areas in somewhat desiccate to semi - arid parts of the Cape Provinces .
Euphorbia patulais a smallsucculentthat forms a cluster of hoary - green , oftenrhizomatousbranches radiate from a centraltuber . The branches are erect , spherical to cylindrical , usually taper towards tips , and can grow up to 6 column inch ( 15 cm ) foresighted and 0.5 inches ( 1.2 centimeter ) in diam . They aretuberculateand pay several small , minute , deciduousleaves at their tips .
This plant usually blooms in spring but may go forward throughout summer into fall . The branches taper into a short , slenderpedunclewith several foliage - likebractsbelow the concluding bisexualcyathium . The peduncles often fork from theaxilsof the topmost bracts , producing 2 to 4 or more cyathia . The cyathium can reach a diameter of 0.7 inch ( 1.7 curium ) and has prominentglandsand a pocket-size central part withflorets . The upper surface of the glands is green and heavily mark with pick or pale orange to scandalmongering ridges . The glands have white inner border recurved over the darker basal part of the gland , while the out margins are divided into 2 to 5 spreading , finger - like processes .
Derivative of a photo by Peter V. Bruyns.
sparkle : For optimal increment , Euphorbia spatulaneedsplenty of sunshine . Place it near a sunny windowpane or move it to your balcony or garden during the affectionate calendar month , bit by bit increase sun exposure to forfend sunburn .
filth : apply a well - draining land , either a commercial-grade potting mix formulated for succulents orcreate your ownwell - draining ground .
Temperature : While mellow summer temperature are not a problem , scurvy winter temperatures can damage or kill your works . Euphorbia patulagrows good inUSDA Plant Hardiness Zones10a to 11b , with median minimal winter temperatures ranging from 30 to 50 ° F ( -1.1 to 10 ° C ) .
In cultivation, University of Wrocław Botanical Garden, Poland. Photo byKrzysztof Ziarnek. Licensed underCC BY-SA 4.0.
Watering : From outflow to lessen , water the plant when the stain ’s top in ( 2.5 cm ) feel dry . Reduce watering in wintertime and give it just enough water to foreclose wilt . In the warm season , evening is the best time of the daytime for lachrymation .
feed : To ensure the potted plant receives sufficient nutrients , use a balanced plant food in a 10 - 10 - 10 NPK preparation , debase to 1/4 strong suit weekly during the grow season .
Repotting : Although yourEuphorbia patuladoes not need to be repotted often , it will do good from repotting when it outgrows its pot . Repotting is best done in early spring at the starting time of the growing time of year . Wear gloves , protective article of clothing , and appropriate oculus security when handling this plant .
Propagation : The easiest and quickest direction to propagate this works is by shank cutting . Although it can be start from come , it can be difficult for them to develop . Be sure to take cuttings only during the growing time of year ; natural spring is the ideal time to sow germ .
Learn more atHow to Grow and Care for Euphorbia .
Euphorbia patulaproduces a toxicant white whitish sap that may stimulate burn or irritation if it comes into contact with the skin or eyes . Therefore , keeping this flora aside from children and ducky is good .
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