Euphorbia leuconeura

The Madagascar Jewel

The Madagascar Jewel will grow to a height of 1.8 m as a branching small tree, and propagates by shooting its seeds several feet into the air. It is commonly grown as a houseplant for its attractive foliage with dark green leaves, with white veins when young. Best to avoid cold drafts. Handle with care and keep away from pets and children. Extremely toxic.

plant Features

Partial shade to deep shade
Very little water
Frost Hardy: 23F (-5°C)
Moist and free draining

plant information

Common name

The Madagascar Jewel

Latin name

Euphorbia leuconeura

type

Evergreens

family

Euphorbiaceae

ph

5.0 - 7.5 Acid - Neutral

Light

Partial shade to deep shade
Frost

Frost Hardy: 23F (-5°C)

Soil

Moist and free draining
Water

Very little water

Plant & bloom calendar

Best time to plant

full grown dimensions

The size of a fully grown The Madagascar Jewel is 0.35meters x 1.80meters

0.35 M 1.80 M

Euphorbia leuconeura

Planting young plants

From Early Spring TO Early Spring

They will tolerate shady conditions, but none of the family is fussy about soil condition. They even thrive in very poor soils and can tolerate periods of drought.

Propagation

From Early Spring TO Early Spring

You can root stem cuttings in a soilless medium, such as peat. Keep them lightly misted and enclose the pot in a bag to keep moisture in. Let the pot breathe once a day for an hour, so the soil does not mold. Once the cutting has rooted, you can pot it in regular soil or plant outdoors in moderate climates. One of the more important growing tips for Euphorbia is to let the stem cutting dry for a few days before planting. This allows the sap to form a callus on the cut end and prevents rotting.

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