Bonsai Pictures

22 October 2019

Fowl's foot- Euphorbia




Wrinkled Leaf Spurge 
Decary's Spurge
Wrinkled Leaf Spurge Fowls foot Decary's Spurge

Wrinkled Leaf Spurge
Fowls foot
Decary's Spurge





Euphorbia (yoo-FOR-bee-uh)
decaryi (de-KAR-yee)


Wrinkled Leaf Spurge Fowls foot Decary's Spurge

Euphorbia decaryi is a mat-forming stem succulent
 that spreads almost horizontally on the ground




Wrinkled Leaf Spurge Fowls foot Decary's Spurge

An odd but intriguing plant







cyathia

water-wet/almost dry rhythm



From southeast Madagascar, Euphorbia decaryi is a mat-forming stem succulent that spreads almost horizontally on the ground by means of rhizomes. This type of Euphorbia has many branches that tend to form a thick canopy. Some of horizontal branches can be removed to expose the roots. Euphorbia decaryi is a small succulent with a shrub-like development. Simple zigzag edged leaves form apical rosettes on the stems and suggest a flattened palm tree. The stems sprawl and spread via underground stolons.



Wrinkled Leaf Spurge Fowls foot Decary's Spurge

Beige, bell-shaped false flowers
 (cyathia) form in spring.

They are easy to cultivate Even in winter its soil should never completely dry out. Though it tolerates a dry over-wintering, in spring it needs moisture when new roots form. These plants prefer bright light, and do not take a prime growing space. They can grow in pots or in the ground in areas with mild climate, and they can be grown indoors. Euphorbia decaryi can survive outdoors when protected from light frost and freezing temperatures.






Wrinkled Leaf Spurge Fowls foot Decary's Spurge

irregular stems bearing slender wavy edged leaves
Use very well draining loose soil and plant in a wide flat pot. Wait about two weeks after re-potting to let all wounds heal then water it with warm water. Let the soil dry out between watering, very little in water when the plant is dormant. Both the stems and leaves can take on a purple color if exposed to midday sun. They don't grow as well, but they can tolerate the intense light with enough water. Give them morning and late afternoon sun and shade in the middle of the day. Water regularly but do not over-water them.


Wrinkled Leaf Spurge Fowls foot Decary's Spurge

tentacle-like stems thick, crinkly, leathery leaves


- a wide flat bowl
- a very loose soil
- semi-shade
- warmth
- water-wet/almost dry rhythm.







Wrinkled Leaf Spurge Fowls foot Euphorbia decaryi









Warning: Like all Euphorbia handle with care, the latex/sap can cause skin rash or itching.



Wrinkled Leaf Spurge Fowls foot Decary's Spurge
Some of horizontal branches can be removed to expose the roots



                    

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