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.
Euphorbia GuentheriEuphorbia guentheri
Also known as Sausage Spurge
- Category: Ornamental
- Type: Succulent
- Sunlight: Bright, indirect light.
- Water: Allow soil to dry out between waterings.
- Temperature: Prefers warm temperatures.
- Habitat: Outdoor, Indoor, Greenhouse
Safety note: This plant may be toxic to humans and pets. See toxicity details.
Euphorbia Guentheri Care Summary
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Light
Bright, indirect light.
70% intensity
Can tolerate some direct sun.
Water
Allow soil to dry out between waterings.
40% intensity
Reduce watering in winter.
Soil
Well-draining cactus or succulent mix is essential to prevent root rot.
50% intensity
Temperature
Prefers warm temperatures.
60% intensity
Avoid frost.
Habitat
Outdoor, Indoor, Greenhouse
50% intensity
Fertilizer
Feed during growing season.
30% intensity
Dilute fertilizer and do not feed in winter.
Euphorbia Guentheri Toxicity
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | Yes 5/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | Yes 5/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
Euphorbia Guentheri Quick Facts
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
- Plant Type
- Succulent
- Plant Category
- Ornamental
- Plant Place Type
- Ground, Pot
- Plant Environment
- Outdoor, Indoor, Greenhouse
- Lifespan
- Perennials
- Plant Height
- 0.3-0.6 m
- Spread
- 0.5-1 m
- Tall Or Wide
- Wide
- Growth Rate
- Slow
- Leaf Type
- Reduced to scales or absent
- Flower Size
- 0.5 cm
Care guide for Euphorbia Guentheri
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Pruning
Prune to maintain shape or remove dead or damaged stems. Wear gloves as the sap can be irritating. Pruning is best done in spring.
Propagation
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.
Repotting
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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Euphorbia Guentheri Names & Synonyms
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