How to grow and care for Euphorbia helioscopia
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Euphorbia helioscopia
Euphorbia helioscopia 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright indirect light
16C° ~24C°
Every 14 days
water
How to water Euphorbia helioscopia
How often should I water?
check Euphorbia helioscopia Every 14 days if it needs water when it’s very cold (below 5℃), water less frequently
When do I need to water?
The soil should be at least 90% dry before watering again. this means about every 2 weeks in the warm season and about every 4 weeks in the cold season
Signs that it really needs water
leaves look a little wrinkled
Light & Location
How much light does a Euphorbia helioscopia need?
Bright indirect light
Grow light
Light preference
Euphorbia helioscopia likes Bright indirect light, Grow light day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.
Check if there’s an optimal place in your house!
This plant prefers
2K ~ 10K lux to thrive!
0
20K~
2K
10K
Temperature
Houseplants
-15
16~24℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Euphorbia helioscopia at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
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40~70%
100
Euphorbia helioscopia prefers humidity about 40~70%. If necessary, increase humidity by misting, humidifier.
Fertilize
Collective Knowhow
When should I fertilize?
Only when your plant is healthy
How frequently should I fertilize?
1-2 times in growing season. A pinch for a small pot.
Characteristic
The taxonomic classification of Euphorbia helioscopia is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Magnoliopsida, Order: Malpighiales, Family: Euphorbiaceae, Genus: Euphorbia, Species: Euphorbia helioscopia
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Malpighiales |
| Family | Euphorbiaceae |
| Genus | Euphorbia |
| Species | Euphorbia helioscopia |
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