Euphorbia wallichii - Poinsettia

Adversity Euphorbia wallichii : Avoid to apply treatments on plants that are not infected by parasites; in any case avoid to give pesticides or fungicides during bloom, to avoid to injure the bees. At the end of winter we can apply a Bordeaux mixture treatment, to prevent the growth of fungal diseases.

continental : We suggest to water the Euphorbia wallichii very frequently, since it prefers fresh and humid soils; during the cold season water only if necessary, however avoiding the substrate to dry out completely.

alpine : Waterings shall be very frequent from April to September, trying to maintain the soil constantly humid, however avoiding water excesses; during the rest of the year we can water them occasionally

mediterranean : It is advisable very frequent and generous waterings, to maintain the soil constantly humid. We can decrease waterings in winter.

continental : The Euphorbia wallichii needs to be exposed to direct sunlight for many hours a day to have a luxuriant growth
Avoid to expose this plant to autumn cold¸ we can grow it outside during spring and summer.

alpine : The Euphorbia wallichii prefer very bright locations, where they can receive direct sunlight.
They are houseplants, that do not tolerate cold; grow them inside or in the hothouse.

mediterranean : They bear few hours of half-darkness, but need at least few hours a day of direct sunlight.
This is a houseplant, that does not tolerate cold; it can be grown outside only during spring and summer.

Feed Euphorbia wallichii : These plants shall be fertilized regularly, adding some universal fertilizer to normal waterings, every 15-20 days; during coldest months decrease fertilizings, providing them every 30-40 days.

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