Euphorbia broussonetii — an easy houseplant, prefers full sun light
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Euphorbia broussonetii

Euphorbia Broussonetii

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Euphorbia lamarckii is a species of flowering plant in the family Euphorbiaceae, native to the western Canary Islands (Tenerife, north-western La Gomera, La Palma and El Hierro). It resembles Euphorbia regis-jubae, with which it has been confused. Both have been called Euphorbia obtusifolia.

A note from PlantMom

Euphorbia lamarckii is disease-resistant and generally unlikely to develop illnesses. In terms of care, the plant is fairly low maintenance. When grown outdoors it needs only minimal watering, and larger specimens typically do not require pruning. Smaller plants, however, should be trimmed after they have finished blooming. Euphorbia lamarckiit is suitable for anyone with an outdoor area, such as a garden or deck, and does not need a lot of gardening experience.

— PlantMom
CARE GUIDE

How to keep Euphorbia Broussonetii.

Light

Euphorbia lamarckii is native to open habitats, such as sunny meadows and the edges of forests, where light is plentiful. It performs best in Full Sun but can also endure Partial Sun, showing good adaptability to different light conditions.

Temperature

Euphorbia lamarckii is native to tropical areas, where the weather is generally warm and humid. Consequently, it is well suited to high heat and moisture. It does not tolerate abrupt temperature shifts and prefers a consistent thermal environment, so keeping indoor temperatures steady is important. It typically cannot withstand cold and needs warmer conditions to grow; if the surrounding temperature falls too much, the plant may stop growing or even die.

Fertilizer

The best time to fertilize a Euphorbia lamarckii is in early spring, when it breaks dormancy. This encourages overall growth and flower development. Fertilization improves the foliage, stems, and branches and promotes flowers that are larger, more vivid, and longer-lasting. It helps transport nutrients from the roots to the flowers and strengthens the plant’s health and resistance to disease.

CHARACTERISTICS

Botanical profile.

Plant Type
Shrub
Life Cycle
Perennial
Genus
Euphorbia
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Hardiness Zone
9-11
Mature Height
2 m
Mature Spread
0.76 m to 1.22 m
Leaf Color
Green, Blue
Leaf Type
Evergreen
Flower Color
Yellow
Flower Size
0.51 cm to 0.76 cm
Bloom Time
Spring, Early summer, Mid summer
Planting Time
Spring, Summer
Harvest Time
Summer, Early fall, Mid fall
PLATES
Euphorbia broussonetii leaf
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Euphorbia broussonetii leaf
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Euphorbia broussonetii flower
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Euphorbia broussonetii flower
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Euphorbia broussonetii fruit
PLATE 05 · fruit
Euphorbia broussonetii fruit
PLATE 06 · fruit
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