How to grow and care for Euphorbia hypogaea
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Euphorbia hypogaea
Euphorbia hypogaea 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright direct light
18C° ~24C°
Every 14 days
Growth Observation wiki
cormlet
transplant
vegetative
new leaf
water
How to water Euphorbia hypogaea
💬 Gardener's know-how
How often should I water?
check Euphorbia hypogaea 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 hypogaea need?
Bright direct light
Bright indirect light
Grow light
Light preference
Euphorbia hypogaea likes Bright direct light, 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 ~ 20K lux to thrive!
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20K~
2K
20K
Temperature
Houseplants
-15
18~24℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Euphorbia hypogaea at home, make sure the temperature is 18~24℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
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40~70%
100
Euphorbia hypogaea 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 hypogaea is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Magnoliopsida, Order: Malpighiales, Family: Euphorbiaceae, Genus: Euphorbia, Species: Euphorbia hypogaea
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Habitat | South Africa |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Malpighiales |
| Family | Euphorbiaceae |
| Genus | Euphorbia |
| Species | Euphorbia hypogaea |
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