Euphorbia cylindrifolia – Succulent plants

Euphorbia cylindrifolia is an ornamental dwarf, low-growing, cushion-forming succulent with a rosette of narrow, serpent-like stems arising from a short, up to 10 cm in diameter, central subterranean caudex. It spreads by means of subterranean stolons rooting below ground. The branches are erect, ascending-spreading or decumbent at the circumference and twist over each other to form a rather lumpy hemispheric cushion. The leaves are dark reddish-green, fleshy, up to 3 cm long. Cyathia are produced in subterminal cymes and hold large, grey-violet to yellowish-pink flowers.

Scientific classification:

Family: Euphorbiaceae
Subfamily: Euphorbioideae
Tribe: Euphorbieae
Subtribe: Euphorbiinae
Genus: Euphorbia

Scientific Name: Euphorbia cylindrifolia
Synonyms: Euphorbia cylindrifolia var. cylindrifolia, Euphorbia cylindrifolia subsp. cylindrifolia

How to grow and maintain Euphorbia cylindrifolia:

Light:
It prefers full to partial sunlight. Provides good sunlight at least 3-5 hours of the day, and turn it regularly so that your plant doesn’t begin to grow lopsided.

Soil:
It grows well in well-draining, gritty soils or cactus potting mix. They are not particular about soil pH, but they cannot tolerate wet soil.

Water:
You can allow the soil to dry out between each watering. Before watering the plant check underneath the pot through the drainage holes to see if the roots are dry. If so then add some water. Do not water too often to prevent overwatering, which can potentially kill it off.

Temperature:
It prefers optimal temperatures of 60 degrees Fahrenheit – 85 degrees Fahrenheit / 16 degrees Celsius to 29 degrees Celsius.

Fertilizer:
Fertilize every two weeks with a diluted balanced liquid fertilizer during its growing season in the spring and summer. Avoid fertilizing your plant during the fall and winter months.

Propagation:
Euphorbia can be easily propagated by cuttings. Take cutting in spring, which needs to be dried out for a couple of weeks before potting. Also can be propagated from seed, but they can be difficult to germinate.

Pests and Diseases:
Euphorbia may be susceptible to mealy bugs, scale insects, occasionally spider mites.