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Spiny edges Euphorbia neohumbertii from Madagascar E.neohumbertii as a distant relative
of the Crown of Thorns group belongs to a group of plants where the spines
are arranged in comb-like fashion in vertical rows. Typical for this species
are also the large leaves, the large leaf scars on the shoots and the
apparently closed cyathia in the colours red, white, green. |
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The bisexual cyathium is
almost entirely enveloped by the cyathophylls and its composition can hardly
be recognized. Only the anthers or styles appear through a small opening at
the top. Impractical for the owner is that therefore it can hardly be seen if
the plant is bearing fruit. The cyathia appear in spring
generally before the beginning of growth, about in March. For pollination you
need two different clones. Because of the large leaves
E.neohumbertii needs ample water. It will still grow fairly slowly. It
appreciates a semi-shady spot on the window sill, full sun should be avoided. As a typical Madagascan
euphorbia E.neohumbertii also needs a warm (min. 15°C) and slightly damp
environment in winter. The leaves will be shed during this time and leave the
typical leaf scars. Since E.neohumbertii does
not branch and does not form any runners it can only be propagated by seed. |
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Similar species with the
same cultivation requirements are - E. viguieri: with orange-green cyathia - E. capmanambatoensis: with light green cyathia Sources for E. neohumbertii: DE: Uhlig-Kakteen US: Aridlands US: Bob Smoley |
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