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How to grow and care for Euphorbia tithymaloides

plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Euphorbia tithymaloides, Christmas candle, Zig-zag plant, Japanese poinsettia, Cimora misha

Euphorbia tithymaloides 101 - Plant Care Instructions

Bright direct light

18C° ~25C°

Every 21 days

water

How to water Euphorbia tithymaloides

How often should I water?

check Euphorbia tithymaloides Every 21 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

When is the Dormant period?

it goes into dormancy in the Winter. during the period, 1.5~2x the watering interval you use in the warm season.

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Light & Location

How much light does a Euphorbia tithymaloides need?

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Bright direct light

Grow light

Light preference

Euphorbia tithymaloides likes Bright direct 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~

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20K

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Temperature

Natural habitat

-15

8~40℃

45

Houseplants

-15

18~25℃

45

Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Euphorbia tithymaloides at home, make sure the temperature is 18~25℃.

Humidity

Ideal humidity

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40~70%

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Euphorbia tithymaloides prefers humidity about 40~70%. If necessary, increase humidity by misting, humidifier.

Fertilize

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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

Characteristic NameCharacteristic Value
LifespanPerennial
HabitatAmerica

Is Euphorbia tithymaloides toxic?

Euphorbia tithymaloides is dangerous to Dog

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