Euphorbia cyparissias - Cypress spurge

Adversity Euphorbia cyparissias : The parasite often present on succulent plants is the cochineal, we can prevent its growth by applying a mineral oil treatment at the end of winter; in case apply a second treatment at the end of summer.

continental : These plants need rather frequent waterings in spring and summer, always allow the soil to dry out between two waterings. We can suspend waterings during cold months.

alpine : It is advisable to give regular waterings, specially during spring and summer; before giving again water make sure the soil is dry.

mediterranean : Waterings shall be given by watering the soil deeply, but only when it is very dry, avoiding to leave plant roots in stagnating water. During the cold season we can suspend waterings.

continental : The Euphorbia cyparissias needs to be exposed to direct sunlight for many hours a day to have a luxuriant growth
The Euphorbia cyparissias tolerates also long intense frosts without any problem.

alpine : The Euphorbia cyparissias prefer very bright locations, where they can receive direct sunlight.
These plants do not suffer from cold. They can tolerate also very intense frosts without any problem.

mediterranean : They bear few hours of half-darkness, but need at least few hours a day of direct sunlight.
It is advisable to grow this plant in the garden, since it does not suffer from cold.

Feed Euphorbia cyparissias : We suggest to fertilize the shrubs using long lasting fertilizers; usually it is supplied a fertilizing at the end of winter and a second one at the end of summer; in both cases it is used an organic fertilizer or a slow-release fertilizer.