Euphorbia lomelii
Slipper Plant
Original:Euphorbia lomelii is an unusual, attractive, slow growing succulent that remains mostly leafless, or with tiny, inconspicuous leaves. Instead of leaves it has erect, up to 0.5 inch (1.3 cm) thick, lime-green stems that rise up to 3 feet (90 cm) tall, sometimes can be taller in the shade and arching or bending outwards under its own weight. The stems are tapered like a candle near the tips and covered by a waxy substance known as Candelilla, which means "little candle". Spreads slowly outwards, new stems emerging from below ground to form tight clumps up to 3 feet (90 cm) wide. In mid-summer into autumn the unusual, orange-red, slipper-shaped flowers, appear along the stems and are often followed by reddish fruit. New:Euphorbia succulent varieties are easy to grow and are suited to any well drained soil in full sun. They grow well when there is a layer of brick and charcoal pieces, on top of which sandy loam soil is spread. They need little maintenance. Young plant are happy growing indoors.
Contributed by @shelbyjune
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Full sun
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Very little water
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A little frost hardy: 32F (0°C)
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Light and free draining
Common name
Slipper Plant
Latin name
Euphorbia lomelii
type
Succulent
family
Euphorbiaceae
ph
5.0 - 7.0 Acid - Neutral
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Light
Full sun
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Frost
A little frost hardy: 32F (0°C)
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Soil
Light and free draining
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Water
Very little water
Plant & bloom calendar
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Best time to plant
full grown dimensions
0.50 M
0.30 M
Euphorbia lomelii
Original:Euphorbia lomelii is an unusual, attractive, slow growing succulent that remains mostly leafless, or with tiny, inconspicuous leaves. Instead of leaves it has erect, up to 0.5 inch (1.3 cm) thick, lime-green stems that rise up to 3 feet (90 cm) tall, sometimes can be taller in the shade and arching or bending outwards under its own weight. The stems are tapered like a candle near the tips and covered by a waxy substance known as Candelilla, which means "little candle". Spreads slowly outwards, new stems emerging from below ground to form tight clumps up to 3 feet (90 cm) wide. In mid-summer into autumn the unusual, orange-red, slipper-shaped flowers, appear along the stems and are often followed by reddish fruit. New:Euphorbia succulent varieties are easy to grow and are suited to any well drained soil in full sun. They grow well when there is a layer of brick and charcoal pieces, on top of which sandy loam soil is spread. They need little maintenance. Young plant are happy growing indoors.
Propagation
From Early Spring TO Late Winter
The most common form of propagation for succulents is called vegetative propagation. This involves cuttings, where several inches of stem with leaves are cut, allowed some time to heal and after healing produce a callus. After a week or so, roots should grow. Another method is division which involves uprooting an overgrown clump and pulling the stems and roots apart. The easiest method is to allow the formation of a callus from a leaf or segment.
Planting
From Early Spring TO Early Spring
Succulents need good draining soil. When planting in the garden, make sure the area drains well and is not in a hollow that remains wet. Specially prepared cactus soil can be purchased for planting in pots or incorporate sand, gravel or volcanic rock for better drainage. The container you are planting in should have a drainage hole and it is wise to put crushed rock at the bottom before your planting medium.
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