Cistus Nursery
*RETAIL - Euphorbia horrida
*RETAIL - Euphorbia horrida
A favorite slow growing succulent, wavy-edged ridges line upright rounded stalks. Older specimens may reach up to 4ft, but 12-18" is more common. Offsets form at the base forming dense colonies over time. Small deep red bracts surround tiny rayless flowers in summer. Full sun and gritty well drained soil. Keep winter dry and only water when the soil is completely dry. Avoid overly wet saturated soil at any time of year. Orange brown spines are remnant flower stalks USDA 9b if extremely dry. Excellent houseplant for a sunny south or west facing window. Protect from hard frost.
AFRICAN MILK BARREL
Euphorbiaceae
*THESE SIZES ONLY AVAILABLE FOR SALE IN OUR RETAIL NURSERY
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Retail Return Policy
Retail Return Policy
Please choose your retail purchases thoughtfully as all plants are final sale.
Once plants leave our care we cannot know the conditions that might have affected the plant, stresses of handling, weather conditions or that playful kitten…
Providing you with healthy plant material is our mission and we trust you to provide the best research, handling, and garden environment to ensure success in your garden, whether in Portland, Oregon, or beyond.
If you have any questions about your purchase, please feel free to call or email us.
Planting Recommendations
Planting Recommendations
Under most conditions, planting directly into the garden is best. Keep in mind, that in our care, plants have been protected from intense sunlight and drying winds and would therefore require sheltered transition time in order to acclimate to such conditions in your garden.
All plants going into containers (rather than in the ground) should be potted immediately in well-drained potting mix and watered well to ensure the soil is fully moistened with no air pockets. Succulent plants abide by different rules (**see below).
Plants held for later planting are best stored in a cool greenhouse or a well-lit garage or basement, rather than in your house where conditions are likely too warm and dry.
Those plants needing time to acclimate can be set out in pots and provided some shade and shelter for the first week to allow for a successful transition.
**For cacti and other succulents, we recommend using a soil mix of less than 30% organic matter, preferably a 2-1 blend of cactus/succulent potting soil and pumice, perlite or lava rock. These plants are sensitive to prolonged heavy moisture, especially in cool/winter conditions. Keep this in mind when watering them for the first time. It is better to leave them dry in lower temperatures.
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