Euphorbia pulvinata, commonly known as the pincushion euphorbia, is a species of plant in the family Euphorbiaceae native to southern Africa.
Euphorbia aggregata has moderate disease resistance and is relatively sensitive to humidity. It becomes susceptible to illness when humidity is high and is liable to develop root rot during dormancy. Regarding care, Euphorbia aggregata is drought-tolerant but requires more water during the growing season. Watering should be sharply reduced or stopped entirely during the dormant period. Euphorbia aggregata is appropriate for growers with some experience, though it can be challenging to care for, particularly during dormancy. It is especially suited to people who can dedicate time to its care in the winter months.
How to keep Euphorbia Aggregata.
Light
Native to dry regions, Euphorbia aggregata performs best in full sun — its natural habitat has strong sunlight and very little shade. It can also tolerate partial sun, providing some flexibility in its growth.
Temperature
While Euphorbia aggregata can endure some heat, it mainly does well and grows during the cooler seasons and becomes dormant in summer. In very hot summer conditions, give it shade to avoid scorching from intense sunlight. Watering should be cut back or stopped during the hottest season to prevent root rot. Winter and spring are when Euphorbia aggregata grows vigorously. As long as temperatures do not fall too low, it will continue to grow steadily.
Fertilizer
For Euphorbia aggregata, applying fertilizer once or twice a year during the growing season is sufficient. Do not fertilize in winter or in summer when the plant is dormant. Cut back on fertilizer for plants that have been repotted and wait a couple of months after repotting before you fertilize. Fertilizing helps maintain healthy growth and promotes flowering.
Botanical profile.
- Plant Type
- Shrub
- Life Cycle
- Perennial
- Genus
- Euphorbia
- Family
- Euphorbiaceae
- Hardiness Zone
- 9-11
- Mature Height
- 30 cm to 61 cm
- Mature Spread
- 30 cm to 46 cm
- Leaf Color
- Dark Green
- Leaf Type
- Deciduous
- Flower Size
- 0.51 cm to 0.76 cm
- Bloom Time
- Late spring, Summer, Early fall
- Planting Time
- Spring, Summer
- Harvest Time
- Late summer, Fall
Other names.
