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Euphorbia horrida

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Botanical fact sheet

Euphorbia horrida Boiss.

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Accepted name
Euphorbia polygona horrida (Boiss.) D.H.Schnabel the name used is a synonym2
Taxonomy
Family: Euphorbiaceae · Genus: Euphorbia1
Synonyms
3 synonyms
  • Euphorbia horrida Boiss.
  • Euphorbia horrida horrida
  • Euphorbia polygona alba D.H.Schnabel
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Sources (4)
  1. GBIF Backbone Taxonomy – Euphorbia horrida · Scientific name · CC BY 4.0
  2. GBIF – Euphorbia polygona horrida (accepted) · Accepted name · CC BY 4.0
  3. GBIF – synonyms · Synonyms · CC BY 4.0
  4. Wikidata – Q91595262 · CC0
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Care guidelines

How it thrives

Partly general data for the genus Euphorbia
Waterlow
Lightfull sun
Humiditylowgeneral genus data
Min. temperature10 °C
Dry winter rest · general genus dataDifficulty: ●●○○○ · general genus data⚠ May be toxic to pets / people · general genus data

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Euphorbia tip: Its white latex irritates skin and eyes – wear gloves when cutting.

⚠ Pets & children · genus Euphorbia
Cat moderateDog moderateHorse moderatePet bird moderateRabbit, rodent moderateCattle moderateSheep, goat moderatePig moderatePoultry moderateTortoise, herbivorous reptile moderateHuman (child) moderatedetails →

Latex in the eye can cause serious injury – wear gloves!

At a glance

Euphorbia horrida – what to know

Euphorbia horrida – family: Euphorbiaceae, genus: Euphorbia. Care guidelines: light: full sun; water: low; min. 10 °C. One Perfect Plants Club member grows it (1 photos). For cats: moderately toxic; for dogs: moderately toxic. Keep it out of reach and call a vet straight away if you suspect poisoning.

Frequently asked questions

How often should I water Euphorbia horrida?

Sparingly: let the soil dry out completely between waterings, and water even less in winter.

How much light does Euphorbia horrida need?

It needs plenty of direct sun – the sunniest window, or outdoors in summer, suits it best.

How cold can Euphorbia horrida get?

Keep it above 10 °C – it is frost-tender and needs a frost-free spot in winter.

Is Euphorbia horrida toxic to cats and dogs?

For cats: moderately toxic; for dogs: moderately toxic. Keep it out of reach and call a vet straight away if you suspect poisoning.

When does Euphorbia horrida flower?

According to the general guideline for the genus Euphorbia: Typical flowering time: April, May, June, July, August.

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Same genus

Euphorbia

Data sources: GBIF.org – Euphorbia horrida (CC BY 4.0) · Wikidata – Q91595262 (CC0) · Care data is for guidance only.

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