/r/Euphorbiaceae

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A subreddit for the discussion of Euphorbiaceae species and hybrids, especially succulent varieties. Euphorbia, Croton, Jatropha, etc!

Welcome to /r/Euphorbiaceae!

A subreddit for the discussion of Euphorbiaceae family species and hybrids, especially the Euphorbia genus succulent and drought-deciduous varieties.


General guidelines

  • Be kind to fellow users!
  • Try to be helpful whenever you have the opportunity!
  • If you are looking for an ID remember to post lots of pictures!

Subreddits of Interest

/r/cactus /r/succulents /r/orchids /r/indoorgarden /r/gardening

/r/Euphorbiaceae

14,516 Subscribers

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Is this a Euphoria or a cactus and how do I care for it

This hopped into my cart yesterday and came home with me can anyone tell me what it is and how to take care of it

1 Comment
2025/01/06
18:08 UTC

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Please join!

Just want to put on everybody’s radar that the IES has been active for the last 20 years and publishes the fantastic “Euphorbia World” journal 4x a year. I’ve recently become the US representative and have been tasked with trying to grow the membership, particularly with younger generations and outside Europe where most of the current subscribers reside. It’s a great organization with renowned leadership. Our chairperson is still the legendary Susan Carter-Holmes.

https://euphorbia-international.org

and please follow our new instagram! https://www.instagram.com/euphorbiasociety

Delete if not allowed, but since this is a non-profit organization that benefits the community and these plants, I figured it’s definitely not “self promotion”

1 Comment
2025/01/06
15:55 UTC

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Over 6 months. No roots. Don’t think it’s gonna grow.

7 Comments
2025/01/06
15:13 UTC

33

new euphorbia obesa cristata (mexico city)

3 Comments
2025/01/05
20:45 UTC

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How long can a Euphorbia anoplia sit after callusing before actually planting?

I had posted this in a different (wrong) sub and didn't feel like typing it again, so I got lazy. Lol

0 Comments
2025/01/04
09:38 UTC

64

First Time Find

Hi folks! I’m new to appreciating Euphorbias and saw these at my local nursery for the first time. Price scared me off tbh but I think they’re pretty

6 Comments
2025/01/04
05:21 UTC

39

Euphorbia books!

I check out this euphorbia series from my library. Just flipping through the pages and admiring all the flavors

3 Comments
2025/01/04
02:53 UTC

143

Scored a monster today

13 Comments
2025/01/03
03:26 UTC

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Belated seasons greetings - a Euphorbia Christmas tree

0 Comments
2025/01/02
20:44 UTC

27

Happy New Year to all our Euphorbias!

1 Comment
2025/01/01
04:35 UTC

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my euphorbia piscidermis pushed out a crested arm

4 Comments
2024/12/30
23:23 UTC

2

How long do I wait to stick these cuttings into the ground?

Picked up a huge amount of Euphorbia Engens cuttings from marketplace last week. I'm not super familiar with how long it takes for these to callus over to be planted. Any advice?

3 Comments
2024/12/30
20:44 UTC

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Trying to create a "List of self-fertile and self-pollinating Euphorbias". I have a few, and some of them have been confirmed. Do you know any?

As the title says, I thought that this might help with info and it would be great if it was indexed in search engines since there is little information on uncommon Euphorbias on the internet. Please add to this list the species you know or have experience with.

Here is my list so far:

Euphorbia Platyclada - Confirmed by llifle.com

Euphorbia Ramena - Confirmed by Arid Zine

Euphorbia Milii - Confirmed https://garden.org 

Euphorbia Primulaefolia - Confirmed by llifle.com and Arid Zine

Euphorbia Suzannae Marniere - Confirmed by llifle.com

Euphorbia Leuconeura - According to countless growers

Euphorbia Viguieri - According to https://tulear.blogspot.com/

Euphorbia Ankarensis - Confirmed by llifle.com

Euphorbia Cyathophora - According to countless growers

Euphorbia Aeruginosas - According to some growers

Euphorbia Polygona - According to some growers

Euphorbia Schizacantha - Confirmed by llifle.com

Euphorbia Godana  - According to some growers

1 Comment
2024/12/30
14:04 UTC

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Pencil Cactus and curious cats...any advice/suggestions? (Content Warning for stupidity)

Last month, I got some pencil cactus (Euphorbia tirucalli) props. At the time, I misidentified them as a mistletoe cactus (Rhapsis sp.). Stupid mistake, I know.

As they are now starting to take root, I'm trying to decide if it's worth it to keep them in my house. We own three jerk cats—a kitten (who shows curiosity towards my plants, but has been responsive to my redirection from chewing), and two adult jerk cats who love to chew.

From what I've gathered, the only toxic part of the plant is the caustic sap. After one of my cats decided to gnaw on a few of the props (luckily most made it), I thought that I'd put myself in their shoes (paws?). I made the tiniest cut and tasted the milk. Other than the metallic taste and the slight burning sensation on my tongue, I concluded that it wouldn't kill them, and belonged in the same category as my aroids—"Not Fatal, But Definitely Irritating".

However, I still have my doubts. Do any pet owners have this plant indoors with success? Or is it better if I rehome the babies? I don't want to endanger my animals, but feel like some "toxic" plants are mild enough to warrant keeping.

What do you guys think?

11 Comments
2024/12/29
21:32 UTC

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Should I combine?

Hello all could somebody guide me in the right direction please. I'm thinking of combining these two in the bigger pot. The one in the nursery pot has grown quite a bit and I fear the other may have been placed in too big a pot as it hasn't grown a whole lot. Are these sturdy enough to be moved out of their pots anytime or should I wait for spring?

11 Comments
2024/12/29
17:00 UTC

2

Looking for

Euphorbia nivulia

0 Comments
2024/12/28
14:19 UTC

66

Estate sale find- Crown of Thorns!

I found this 3ft Crown of Thorns plant at an estate sale today. It was in a tiny pot. Repotted in very sandy loam soil and River rocks. It was super tricky to pot it by myself, but I got it done.

I have no idea what the color of the blooms will be, red perhaps? In Zone 9B.

12 Comments
2024/12/27
22:45 UTC

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