Euphorbia’Cocklebur '
Euphorbia×japonica
Family : EuphorbiaceaeSubfamily : EuphorbioideaeTribe : EuphorbieaeSubtribe : EuphorbiinaeGenus : Euphorbia
Private collection, Madrid, Spain. Photo by Emilio Martínez. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
Euphorbia’Cocklebur ' is a loan-blend created by Edward Hummel ( 1903 - 1979 ) , a nurseryman , horticulturist , and succulent hybridizer from Carlsbad , California , United States . It leave from a interbreeding betweenEuphorbia bupleurifoliaandEuphorbia susannae .
Euphorbia’Cocklebur ' , also known asEuphorbia×japonica , is a midget succulent that develops a shortcaudexpartly underground and produces branches profusely in every counsel , take form a denseclumpwith age . The branches are subspherical , with spirally arrangedtubercles , corky scar of fallen leaves , and a tuft of long leaves at the apex , resemble a modest Ananas comosus . They can grow up to 2 inches ( 5 centimeter ) long and 1.6 inches ( 4 cm ) in diam . Thedeciduousleaves are immature , lance - forge , measuring up to 2 inches ( 5 atomic number 96 ) long and about 0.3 inches ( 0.7 cm ) astray .
Flowering has not been observed to date .
Private collection, Tepoztlán, Morelos, Mexico. Derivative of a photo by Carolina Latorre Almaraz. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
Euphorbia’Cocklebur ' is also sold asEuphorbia’Pineapple Head ' orEuphorbia japonica’Pineapple Head ' .
twinkle : This succulent is a Dominicus buff . Place your indoorE.‘Cocklebur ' in a sunny window . You may place the pot on the balcony or in the garden from spring to diminish . Increase sun exposure gradually to prevent sunburn .
stain : E.‘Cocklebur ' requires well - drain soil . Use a commercial potting intermixture formulated for succulents , ormake your own .
Private collection, Madrid, Spain. Derivative of a photo by Emilio Martínez. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
Temperature : gamey summertime temperature are not a problem , but blue wintertime temperatures can damage or vote down your flora . E.‘Cocklebur ' can defy temperatures as low as 25 ° F ( -3.9 ° C).USDA Plant Hardiness Zones9b to 11b , 25 to 50 ° F ( -3.9 to 10 ° nose candy ) .
lachrymation : From saltation to fall , H2O when the top inch ( 2.5 cm ) of soil feels dry . thin out watering in wintertime . Give it just enough urine to prevent wilt . The good fourth dimension of the day to water yourE.‘Cocklebur ' in the lovesome time of year is the eve .
fertilize : Plants in a mountain involve regular alimentation . give a balanced plant food in a 10 - 10 - 10 NPK formulation , diluted to 1/4 strength weekly during the develop time of year .
Private collection, Dugo Selo, Croatia. Photo by Mirjana Restigorac Talic. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
Repotting : E.‘Cocklebur ' will benefit from repotting , but it does not need to be repot each year . When your plant is outgrowing its pot , it is metre to repot it in a with child pot and give it a sassy potting admixture . The repotting is best done in other spring , at the offset of the growing time of year . Wear gloves , protective clothing , and appropriate optic protection when repotting this succulent .
generation : This plant life is light to propagate by using stem cuttings . The best fourth dimension to take cuttings is in spring or summer .
Learn more atHow to Grow and Care for Euphorbia .
E.‘Cocklebur ' get a toxic white milklike sap that may get burns or irritation if in contact with the skin or eyes . Therefore , keep this industrial plant aside from children and ducky is good .
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