Water
Allow the soil to dry out completely between waterings. Overwatering is the most common cause of problems. Reduce watering significantly during the cooler winter months.
Also known as Sausage Spurge
Safety note: This plant may be toxic to humans and pets. See toxicity details.
Euphorbia guentheri is a succulent native to Madagascar, recognized for its spiny stems and small, ephemeral flowers.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Bright, indirect light.
70% intensity
Can tolerate some direct sun.
Allow soil to dry out between waterings.
40% intensity
Reduce watering in winter.
Well-draining cactus or succulent mix is essential to prevent root rot.
50% intensity
Prefers warm temperatures.
60% intensity
Avoid frost.
Outdoor, Indoor, Greenhouse
50% intensity
Feed during growing season.
30% intensity
Dilute fertilizer and do not feed in winter.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | Yes 5/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | Yes 5/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Allow the soil to dry out completely between waterings. Overwatering is the most common cause of problems. Reduce watering significantly during the cooler winter months.
Prune to maintain shape or remove dead or damaged stems. Wear gloves as the sap can be irritating. Pruning is best done in spring.
Easily propagated from stem cuttings. Allow cuttings to callus for a few days before planting in well-draining soil. Rooting is typically successful in warm conditions.
Repot every 2-3 years or when the plant outgrows its container. Use a pot with drainage holes and fresh succulent mix. Repot in spring.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Euphorbia Guentheri (Euphorbia guentheri)
Where Euphorbia Guentheri (Euphorbia guentheri) is found
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Malpighiales |
| Family | Euphorbiaceae |
| Genus | Euphorbia |
| Species | Euphorbia guentheri |
Similar in genus Euphorbia
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