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Euphorbia

martini, pithyusa and rigida
Family: Euphorbiaceae
Plant type: Evergreen perennials.
Planting time:Any time
Size:
E.martini: 60cm tall x 60cm wide
E.pithyusa: 40cm tall x 40cm wide
E.rigida: 40cm tall x 50cm wide
Depth and Spacing:
E.martini: 60cm
E.pithyusa: 40cm
E.rigida: 50cm
Aspect:Full sun.
Soil: Must be well drained - especially over Winter.
Watering: Water well to establish but otherwise this plant is drought tolerant.
Fertilising: Apply a complete fertiliser each Spring.
Flowering time:Spring.
Pruning required: Cut old flower stems off at the base.
Climatic Tolerances: Cool to temperate, except Rigida, cool to sub-tropical

Last Reviewed: 13/02/2004 11:30:34 AM
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