Common varieties of Euphorbia

Euphorbia milii

This is the product of hybridization between the common Euphorbia milii and the Morichi of the same genus, but it is a rare hybrid product! The flowers of the Morichi tree are white, so there are varieties with white flowers among the hybrid offspring. In terms of morphology, it inherits the sturdy appearance of Euphorbia milii, with denser thorns and larger and darker leaves. The habit is stronger and it is resistant to water and fertilizer.

Cathy Euphorbia

One of the common red flower varieties that is a hybrid of Euphorbia milii and Morici. It belongs to the same family as the white-flowered Euphorbia, but the name is more fashionable. It is a preferred species with large bracts, and several pairs of bracts are integrated into inflorescences ( up to 8 pairs ) . The habits are the same as those of white-flowered Euphorbia milii.

Euphorbia tachengensis

This is a variant of Euphorbia milii, native to Madagascar. The stems and leaves are thinner and softer than the original species, and the yellow bracts are smaller. The growth potential is weaker than the original species and it is not easy to bloom.

Euphorbia christiana

Its shape is very different from that of the common Euphorbia milii. In addition to its short plant shape, its leaves are almost round, the internodes of the leaves are very small, and the whole plant appears very compact. The red bracts are also small but bright red in color. This species particularly likes sunlight, has a strong habit and rarely sheds its leaves.

Euphorbia christiana

This is a hybrid breed bred in the United States. This is a variety that is completely different from the common Euphorbia milii from its leaves to its flowers. The leaves are very large, and the leaves at the bottom of the stem often fall off, leaving only the clustered leaves on the top. The bracts are large and numerous, often gathered in a hemispherical shape, with colors including red, pink, yellow, white and flesh-colored, which are very beautiful. It blooms almost all year round except from July to August , especially in winter and spring. In addition to strictly preventing damage by whiteflies, cultivation can also refer to the common Euphorbia milii. The stems and branches have weak germination ability, and can be propagated by cutting the ends of the branches.