My modest collection

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jerrytheplater wrote: Mon May 16, 2022 11:26 pm I have E. tulearensis too. I bought it from C&D plants
Great! Would love to see pics !! 😊
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Perhaps my favourite amongst all.
Own rooted Euphorbia gymnocalycioides
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Cute little balls ❤️
Euphorbia symmetrica
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abhikjha wrote: Tue May 17, 2022 8:15 am
mmcavall wrote: Mon May 16, 2022 1:49 pm oh beautiful Euphorbias!
This confinalis is so cool.
I have tulearensis too, one ofmy "precious" plants. I took some time (some years) to understand this plant. Now I know that it likes sun and water in summer, but very few water in winter (and as my winter is hot and sunny, I protect it from the sun in winter).
Awesome! Thanks for this tips! But wondering as this comes from a tropical climate of Madagascar, shouldn't it require all year warmth and watering?
Not all tropical regions of the world have a wet climate all year round. Here in Brazil, for example, in most part of the country there is a dry season. As for Madagascar (from google) : "In Madagascar, two seasons are recognized: a hot, rainy season from November to April and a cooler, dry season from May to October. The east coast has a sub-equatorial climate driven by easterly trade winds, along with the heaviest and most consistent rainfall, with a maximum of 3,700 mm annually."

E. tulearensis is from south west Madagascar, thus probably with a dry season. In Liffle we can read: "Water regularly during the active growing season. No water should ever be allowed to stand around the roots. Keep almost completely dry in winter. Even though the swollen caudex ensures a long lasting water reserve making it very tolerant of under watering, this euphorbia is difficult, turning immediately to mush when over watered, or watered out of season. Care must be given in watering, keeping them warm and wet while growing, and cooler and dry when dormant."

So I wouldn't risk overwatering this precious plant in winter... by the way, would you mind to tell us the country where you live? It would help the exchange of tips.

Your E. gymnocalycioides is amazing. Do you grow them from seed? Coll plant
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mmcavall wrote: Tue May 17, 2022 11:22 am
abhikjha wrote: Tue May 17, 2022 8:15 am
mmcavall wrote: Mon May 16, 2022 1:49 pm oh beautiful Euphorbias!
This confinalis is so cool.
I have tulearensis too, one ofmy "precious" plants. I took some time (some years) to understand this plant. Now I know that it likes sun and water in summer, but very few water in winter (and as my winter is hot and sunny, I protect it from the sun in winter).
Awesome! Thanks for this tips! But wondering as this comes from a tropical climate of Madagascar, shouldn't it require all year warmth and watering?
Not all tropical regions of the world have a wet climate all year round. Here in Brazil, for example, in most part of the country there is a dry season. As for Madagascar (from google) : "In Madagascar, two seasons are recognized: a hot, rainy season from November to April and a cooler, dry season from May to October. The east coast has a sub-equatorial climate driven by easterly trade winds, along with the heaviest and most consistent rainfall, with a maximum of 3,700 mm annually."

E. tulearensis is from south west Madagascar, thus probably with a dry season. In Liffle we can read: "Water regularly during the active growing season. No water should ever be allowed to stand around the roots. Keep almost completely dry in winter. Even though the swollen caudex ensures a long lasting water reserve making it very tolerant of under watering, this euphorbia is difficult, turning immediately to mush when over watered, or watered out of season. Care must be given in watering, keeping them warm and wet while growing, and cooler and dry when dormant."

So I wouldn't risk overwatering this precious plant in winter... by the way, would you mind to tell us the country where you live? It would help the exchange of tips.

Your E. gymnocalycioides is amazing. Do you grow them from seed? Coll plant
Thanks a lot for this info. Will keep in mind. For me the biggest worry and nuisance is monsoon season which will start in few weeks time. Last year, had some casualties. Hoping for better outcome for this season.

I am in Mumbai, India. Climate here is either dry and hot (from Oct till May) or wet and hot (from June to Sep) 😬. I would be very grateful for the tips to keep these alive 🙏

I have actually bought this Euphorbia gymnocalycioides. Have 5 or 6 of them and this one is the biggest 😊
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abhikjha wrote: Tue May 17, 2022 8:15 am
jerrytheplater wrote: Mon May 16, 2022 11:26 pm I have E. tulearensis too. I bought it from C&D plants
Great! Would love to see pics !! 😊
I have to take one, I don't have any on my computer here at work. Plus, I have to learn how to use my new camera and how to process RAW images.
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jerrytheplater wrote: Tue May 17, 2022 5:52 pm
abhikjha wrote: Tue May 17, 2022 8:15 am
jerrytheplater wrote: Mon May 16, 2022 11:26 pm I have E. tulearensis too. I bought it from C&D plants
Great! Would love to see pics !! 😊
I have to take one, I don't have any on my computer here at work. Plus, I have to learn how to use my new camera and how to process RAW images.
Aah ok.. yes posting images on this forum can be a challenging task. I am using an app to resize the pics taken from my phone to post the images here.
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Monadenium schubei Tanzania red
Euphorbia fruiticosa inermis
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Some of my Obesa
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abhikjha wrote: Wed May 18, 2022 6:10 am
jerrytheplater wrote: Tue May 17, 2022 5:52 pm
abhikjha wrote: Tue May 17, 2022 8:15 am

Great! Would love to see pics !! 😊
I have to take one, I don't have any on my computer here at work. Plus, I have to learn how to use my new camera and how to process RAW images.
Aah ok.. yes posting images on this forum can be a challenging task. I am using an app to resize the pics taken from my phone to post the images here.
Its not the posting on the Forum, it is learning a new camera, not a smartphone. I still have a pull out keyboard 3G. I need to replace that too.
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2012 USDA Hardiness Zone 6b: -5F to OF (-20C to -18C) min.
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jerrytheplater wrote: Wed May 18, 2022 11:48 am
abhikjha wrote: Wed May 18, 2022 6:10 am
jerrytheplater wrote: Tue May 17, 2022 5:52 pm

I have to take one, I don't have any on my computer here at work. Plus, I have to learn how to use my new camera and how to process RAW images.
Aah ok.. yes posting images on this forum can be a challenging task. I am using an app to resize the pics taken from my phone to post the images here.
Its not the posting on the Forum, it is learning a new camera, not a smartphone. I still have a pull out keyboard 3G. I need to replace that too.
Oh ok.. got it 😊
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Euphorbia japonica
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Cool Euphorbias!
Loved all including the Monadenium
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mmcavall wrote: Wed May 18, 2022 5:55 pm Cool Euphorbias!
Loved all including the Monadenium
Thank you so much!! 🙏
In Brazil, the place you are, do you get a lot of rainfall? If yes, how do you care for your plants?
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abhikjha wrote: Thu May 19, 2022 1:31 pm
mmcavall wrote: Wed May 18, 2022 5:55 pm Cool Euphorbias!
Loved all including the Monadenium
Thank you so much!! 🙏
In Brazil, the place you are, do you get a lot of rainfall? If yes, how do you care for your plants?
I believe mmcavall has a greenhouse that he/she uses to protect their plants from the rain. See their member blog thread: https://www.cactiguide.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=37648
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