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Jeff Moore
Plant Care Guide

Euphorbia lactea

Mottled Spurge

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  • General Information
  • Buy
  • Plant
  • Sow Seeds
  • Fertilize
  • Water
  • Prune
  • Mulch
  • Protect
  • Pest/Disease Inspection
  • Treat for Pest/Disease
  • Transplant
  • Propagate
  • Harvest
  • Special requirements

General Information

This set of plant care for cactus and succulents in southern California is for Plants from the equatorial parts of the world. These include Pachypodium (Madagascar Palm), Adenium (Desert Rose) and many others. I consider these plants ‘fussy’ and have special needs. These plants don’t like to be cold and wet at all, therefore they don’t like our winters in Southern California. They like full sun and they need to by DRY during the winter. At Solana Succulents we only grow these plants in containers and they are almost treated as greenhouse plants. Feel free to call us at the shop (858)259-4568 for questions and plant availablity.

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Web Link

http://www.solanasucculents.com/

Buy

When's the best time to buy this plant? When can you buy these from seed (if you can)? When is it usually available? What are things to look for when you're buying it? Or anything other tidbit of information you can share!

Plant

When's a good time to plant this plant or bulb? Any special planting instructions?

Sow Seeds

When can you plant these seeds? When's the best time? Can you start them indoors and move them out? Do they have any special requirements?

Fertilize

When should you fertilize this plant? Which kind of fertilizer do you recommend? Should you use different fertilizers at different times of year?

Water

Is there a time to reduce or increase watering? Any special requirements? Things to avoid during certain times of the year?

January
They like full sun and they need to by DRY during the winter. At Solana Succulents we only grow these plants in containers and they are almost treated as greenhouse plants.

Prune

When's a good time to prune this plant? How about deadheading, pinching back, trimming or any other grooming? Any special requirements?

Mulch

Does this plant need to be mulched? Are there specific types of Mulch which are better for this plant? How much?

Protect

When and how should you protect this plant from birds, deer, rabbits? Does this plant need be covered, or wrapped or painted or moved?

January
These plants must be out of the rain during winter – protected from water inside or outside in the winter is fine, cold seems to be fine, but cold and wet is “Muy Malo” (very bad).

Pest/Disease Inspection

What are the common problems this plant will face and when should you look for them to appear?

January
Scale is public enemy #1, if infested you may need to treat with systemics. Other possible pests are mealy bugs, aphids or spider mites, you can treat for these insects with whatever you normally use to control insects. Plants grown inside seem to be more susceptible to infestation. Treat as needed.

Treat for Pest/Disease

How do you treat the common problems for this plant? What products or concoctions or natural means do you use? Any special requirements?

Transplant

When's the best time to dig up and transplant this from one spot to another? (This is different than planting). Any special requirements?

Propagate

When's a good time to divide, take cuttings, layer or propagate this plant. Any special requirements?

Harvest

When's a good time to harvest this plant? What's the best way to harvest? Are there special requirements or features?

Special requirements

Any other requirement for this plant? Is there anything that doesn't fit into the other care categories?