Euphorbia ritchiei is a succulent plant of small size up to 2 feet (60 cm) tall. that forms a straight, short 1.2 inches (3 cm) very thick stem, with a surface covered with conical and symmetrical protrusions in whose apexes the leaves arise. The leaves are fleshy, oval, devoid of petioles and deep green. The areolas can have several short spines.
When the plant matures, new stems appear that form a broad set. It is of simple care but its growth is quite slow. Perennial plant of deciduous foliage. They usually do not have leaves, but they can sprout if the conditions of light and water are adequate.
How to Grow and Care
When the plant matures, new stems appear that form a broad set. It is of simple care but its growth is quite slow. Perennial plant of deciduous foliage. They usually do not have leaves, but they can sprout if the conditions of light and water are adequate.
- Scientific Name: Euphorbia ritchiei (P.R.O.Bally) Bruyns
- Synonyms: Monadenium ritchiei,Euphorbia ritchiei subsp. ritchiei,
- Family: Euphorbiaceae
- Subfamily: Euphorbioideae
- Tribe: Euphorbieae
- Subtribe: Euphorbiinae
- Genus: Euphorbia
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How to Grow and Care
Euphorbias are very easy to care for. They require a little pampering to become established, but once they are, they are self-sufficient. In fact, more die from too much care and watering than from neglect. Euphorbias need well-draining soil and lots of sunlight. They are not particular about soil pH, but they cannot tolerant wet soil.
Unlike most succulents, Euphorbia does not handle long periods of drought well. It may need weekly watering during the summer. Water whenever the soil is dry several inches below the surface. Water deeply, but don’t let them sit in wet soil, which can cause root rot. Add some organic matter or fertilizer to the planting hole. If you are growing them in containers or your soil is poor, feed with a half-strength fertilizer monthly.
Euphorbia can be grown from seed, but they can be difficult to germinate (or even find).
It is usually propagated by cuttings. This can be tricky, because of the exuding sap.
Rooting hormone is recommended with Euphorbias…– See more at:HOW TO GROW AND CARE FOR A Euphorbia
It is usually propagated by cuttings. This can be tricky, because of the exuding sap.
Rooting hormone is recommended with Euphorbias…– See more at:HOW TO GROW AND CARE FOR A Euphorbia
Origin: Euphorbia ritchiei Native to Kenya.
Hardiness:
Hardiness zone: 11a to 11b: from 40 °F (+4.4 °C) to 50 °F (+10 °C).
Hardiness zone: 11a to 11b: from 40 °F (+4.4 °C) to 50 °F (+10 °C).
Subspecies, Varieties, Forms, Cultivars and Hybrids
Euphorbia ritchiei (P.R.O.Bally)
Euphorbia ritchiei subs. marsabitensis (S.Carter)
Euphorbia ritchiei subs. nyambensis (S.Carter)
Euphorbia ritchiei subs. marsabitensis (S.Carter)
Euphorbia ritchiei subs. nyambensis (S.Carter)
