My first Euphorbia decaryi! Have a decent understand of how to take care of it after doing some research but wanted to ask for any other tips and or tricks :3
Treat it like a houseplant that doesn’t die if you forget to water it. They really love water, especially if the temperatures in the growing area are warm. They cannot go fully dry in the winter, either, or they slow way down once spring hits, and could even rot.
baconanime
Surprisingly enjoys a decent percentage of organics in the soil mix, I use 50% cactus soil to 50% inorganics
They really enjoy water too, I find it’s easy to tell when they’re thirsty because the stems will sag
GirlInContext
The way I have my all Euphorbias is a pot with drainage, potting mix with seramis granules, crushed leca, and some pine bark. Grow lights indoors, summertime outdoors, regular watering. Watering depends on the size of the pot. Small plants once a week even, bigger ones every 2-3 weeks. And my potting mix doesn’t get soggy, hence careless watering
In my experience, only Obesa really needs to dry out between waterings. I have managed to rot two Obesa with the same watering routine than other E. and I had them for few years.
Decaryi, on the other hand, is famous for its thirstyness. It will drop its leaves if it gets too dry. With good bright light and refular watering, perhaps fertilizer now and then, they will grow nice and green. Like a mini palm tree.
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Treat it like a houseplant that doesn’t die if you forget to water it. They really love water, especially if the temperatures in the growing area are warm. They cannot go fully dry in the winter, either, or they slow way down once spring hits, and could even rot.
Surprisingly enjoys a decent percentage of organics in the soil mix, I use 50% cactus soil to 50% inorganics
They really enjoy water too, I find it’s easy to tell when they’re thirsty because the stems will sag
The way I have my all Euphorbias is a pot with drainage, potting mix with seramis granules, crushed leca, and some pine bark. Grow lights indoors, summertime outdoors, regular watering. Watering depends on the size of the pot. Small plants once a week even, bigger ones every 2-3 weeks. And my potting mix doesn’t get soggy, hence careless watering
In my experience, only Obesa really needs to dry out between waterings. I have managed to rot two Obesa with the same watering routine than other E. and I had them for few years.
Decaryi, on the other hand, is famous for its thirstyness. It will drop its leaves if it gets too dry. With good bright light and refular watering, perhaps fertilizer now and then, they will grow nice and green. Like a mini palm tree.