Succulent Euphorbia native to the Canary Islands and Madeira occur in the lower succulent zone at between sea level to 800m, respectively the laurel forest. Suited for any well drained, rocky soil in a sunny spot in summer. Keep plants in winter at a minimum of some 12°C, keep soil almost completely dry, Euphorbia mellifera and Euphorbia lambii (both from the moist laurel forest) require different conditions (see below).
Sow flat in any well drained, rather sandy or rocky soil at a minimum of some 15°C all year long. Keep pots in a sunny spot. Seeds germinate very irregularly over a longer period, some may germinate within one week after potting, and others may need up to six months. Transplant in early spring as soon as seedlings are strong enough.
Note: All parts are poisonous if ingested, the milk sap may cause severe skin irritations and eye burns !
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Euphorbia (Canary Succulent Spurge)
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Euphorbia anachoreta (Selvagens Spurge) Exclusive
120 (250)cm, Selvagens Spurge is a beautiful, very rare endemic from the island of Fora, Selvagens (Portugal), south of Madeira. Makes most ornamental, silvery green, broadly lanceolate leaves on strong succulent stems. For any rich, very well drained soil in a sunny spot. Keep dry in winter at a minimum of some 10°C. IV-VI.
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Euphorbia aphylla
50 (100)cm, beautiful, dense woody shrub with light green to yellowish green, upright growing, succulent, leafless stems. Native of wind exposed, rocky sites close to the sea in the northwest of Gran Canaria, Tenerife, and La Gomera. For any rich, very well drained, preferably rocky soil in full sun throughout the year. Reduce watering to a minimum in winter and keep at a winter low of some 15°C. V-VII.
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| seed package (ex Gran Canaria)3272 | € 4,99* | ||
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Euphorbia atropurpurea var. atropurpurea
120 (200)cm, one of the most colorful Euphorbia with broad brownish red stems, quite large bluish green leaves and intense purplish red inflorescences and seed capsules. A rarely seen ornamental endemic with limited populations in south-western Tenerife, where it grows in sun exposed, rocky soils and slopes. Easy in any well drained, rather rocky soil in a sunny spot. Keep drier and sunny in winter at min. 10°C. IV-VI.
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Euphorbia atropurpurea var. atropurpurea f. lutea Exclusive
120 (160)cm, a very rare form of the above, found in small and remote populations in northwestern Tenerife only. Same habit as the above yet with pure yellow bracts. From sun exposed, rocky soils in mountain slopes. As easily cultivated as the species. For any well drained, rather rocky soil in a sunny spot. Keep drier and sunny in winter at a minimum of some 10°C. IV-VI.
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Euphorbia balsamifera (Balsamiferous Spurge)
50 (250)cm, Balsamiferous Spurge is native of all islands in rocky and sunny places in the lower succulent zone. It has broad, shortly lanceolate, fresh green to glaucous leaves on broad, light terracotta brown, very succulent stems. It makes a single central flower above light to yellowish green pseudo-petals (cyathies) on each branch followed by a large yellowish to reddish green, sometimes slightly pubescent seed capsule. Seeds from populations in the North of La Gomera (Agulo, 80m and east of Hermigua, 220m), where larger plants (up to 220cm in height) can be found and which may be a result of more frequently available moisture, North Eastern Tenerife (200m, Anaga range), northern La Palma (150m), and small, locally ocurring specimens in the upper parts of valleys in the Jandía region on Fuerteventura (300m). An easily grown and very robust species. X-III.
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| seed package (ex La Gomera)4716 | € 5,99 | ||
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| seed package (ex La Palma)3049 | € 4,99* | ||
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| seed package (ex Tenerife)1684 | € 4,79 | ||
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Euphorbia berthelotii
150 (300)cm, endemic to the succulent shrub and the lower succulent zones of La Gomera. A member of the Euphorbia obtusifolia complex with cinnamon brown stems and long, lanceolate, bright green leaves and yellow cyathies (pseudo-flower petals). Easily grown in any well drained soil in a sunny spot throughout the year. VI-VIII.
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Euphorbia bourgaeana Exclusive
100 (200)cm, tha rarest and most threatened of all Canary spurge species, sporadically found only on two remote sites in on south-western and north-eastern Tenerife. Similar to the related Euphorbia lambii from La Gomera with tall stems of ornamental, quite large, fresh bluish green leaves, and a terminal inflorescence with broad, yellowish green to rarely yellowish-orange bracts. Easily cultivated in any humus rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot throughout the year. In winter keep drier at a minimum of some 12°C.
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Euphorbia bravoana Exclusive
150 (300)cm, the most colorful and for sure the most beautiful of all Canary Euphorbia species, yet one of the rarest as well. Makes laxly, upright growing, brownish red stems topped with a crown of elongated lanceolate bluish green leaves, which turn to an amazing dark burgundy-violet below the purplish-black inflorescence. A very showy species native of only three sites in the succulent zone of north-eastern and E La Gomera. For any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot throughout the year. Keep drier in winter at a minimum of some 10°C. V-VIII.
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Euphorbia canariensis (Canary Candelaber Spurge)
150 (300)cm, Canary Candelabra Spurge has highly succulent, 4 (rarely 6) angled, upright growing, deep green, cactus-like branches and maroon red fruits on adult plants. From the lower succulent zone occurring in lava formations and mountain slopes on all islands. For any well drained soil in full sun. Keep almost completely dry in winter. V-VI.
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| seed package (ex Tenerife)1689 | € 2,99* | ||
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Euphorbia dendroides (Mediterranean Tree Spurge)
140 (200)cm, Mediterranean Tree Spurge is a beautiful, semi hardy, densely branching, woody shrub like species with showy orange red leaves before plants start their summer dormancy. Native of coastal areas throughout the Mediterranean. Easily grown in pots in any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot throughout the year. In winter keep drier at a minimum of some 5°C. Seeds from a wild collection in the valley above Pedra Longa in eastern Sardinia (Italy). USDA climate zone 10. III-VI.
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| seed package (ex Mallorca, Spain)7346 | € 2,99* | ||
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| seed package (ex Sardinia, Italy)4236 | € 2,79 | ||
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Euphorbia handiensis (Jandía Spurge)
30 (70)cm, Jandía Spurge is a showy, compact, cactus-like Euphorbia with bright grayish-green bodies and grayish "spines" from the Jandía peninsula of Fuerteventura, growing in open lava fields in full sun. Due to ongoing grazing and trampling of goats in habitat its' wild populations have been continuously decreasing in recent years: old specimens are drying out and slowly die down whereas juvenile plants cannot regrow. The major population of this species in the South-East of the Jandía peninsula is severely threatened by a local goats farm. An utmost ornamental succulent species which is easily grown in any rich, very well drained soil. In winter keep plants almost completely dry in a sunny spot at a minimum of some 10°C. VI-VIII.
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Euphorbia lambii (La Gomera Tree Spurge) Exclusive
150 (250)cm, La Gomera Tree Spurge is in nature an almost extinct most decorative species native of open spots in the evergreen laurel forest on the island of La Gomera. Makes quite tall, woody shrubs with middle green, long ovoid leaves. Similar habit to Euphorbia mellifera, yet Euphorbia lambii is quite distinct with it’s' very large, greenish yellow bracts. For any humus rich, slightly moist, yet well drained soil in a sunny to partially shaded spot. Keep cooler and drier in winter at a minimum of some 5°C. III-V.
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Euphorbia margalidiana (Margalida Spurge) Exclusive
100cm, Margalida Spurge is an endangered succulent perennial species from steep cliffs in the vicinity of the sea on a small island on the northwestern coast of Ibiza (Balearic islands, Spain). It makes several branches with elongated fresh green leaves and yellowish-green inflorescences. For any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot throughout the year. In winter keep plants drier at a minimum of some 10°C. IV-VI.
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Euphorbia mellifera (ex La Palma) Exclusive
2 ( 5)m, tree-like Euphorbia from the laurel forests of all Western Canary Islands, nowadays extinct on two islands, and highly threatened on the remaining islands (especially on La Palma). Some larger populations are only found on Madeira (see above). Makes nice, broad leaf rosettes on stout stems and some typical warty seed capsules on mature plants. The La Palma form has larger seed capsules and seeds than plants from Tenerife. Margins of leaves will turn slightly red in full sun. This plant requires some more humus enriched soil in a partially shaded spot in comparison to other succulent Eurphobia species. Easily cultivated at a minimum of some 10°C with careful watering in winter and a sunny spot. Note: Sow at some 20°C, as higher temperatures may inhibit germination! VII-IX.
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Euphorbia mellifera (ex Madeira)
2 (5)m, as the species from Tenerife. However Madeira plants are native of exposed spots in the laurel forest and have slightly larger and longer leaves (up to 25cm). For any humus rich soil in a partially shaded spot. In winter keep at a minimum of some 10°C in a sunny spot with reduced watering. Sow at between 12°C to a maximum of some 15°C, as higher temperatures may inhibit germination! VII-IX.
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Euphorbia mellifera (ex Tenerife)
2 ( 5)m, tree-like Euphorbia from the laurel forests of all Western Canary Islands, nowadays extinct on two islands, and highly threatened on the remaining islands. Some larger populations are still found on Madeira (see above). Makes nice, broad leaf rosettes on stout stems and some typical warty seed capsules on mature plants. Margins of leaves will turn slightly red in full sun. This plant requires some more humus enriched soil in a partially shaded spot in comparison to other succulent Eurphobia species. Easily cultivated at a minimum of some 10°C with careful watering in winter and a sunny spot. Note: Sow at some 20°C, as higher temperatures may inhibit germination! VII-IX.
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Euphorbia obtusifolia ssp. broussonetii (syn. Euphorbia broussonetii)
180 (250)cm, rather narrow, grayish green stems, narrow yellowish green to light bluish green leaves and yellowish green inflorescences. The seed capsules are nicely contrasting in bright yellow to intense red. The subspecies of Euphorbia obtusifolia found on the western Canary Islands growing in xerophytic shrub formations as well as open spots in the lower zone of the laurel forest. For any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot throughout the year. III-VI.
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| seed package (ex La Palma)3029 | € 3,99* | ||
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Euphorbia obtusifolia ssp. obtusifolia (syn. Euphorbia obtusifolia)
120 (240)cm, tall and broad shrub from exposed spots in rocky slopes throughout the southern succulent shrub of Tenerife. Has rather narrow, grayish green stems and narrow yellowish green to light bluish green leaves with an acute tip in ssp. obtusifolia (form 1 has narrow leaves, form 2 has very narrow, grass like leaves) and yellowish green inflorescences. Seed capsules are nicely contrasting in bright yellow to intense red. Easy in any well drained, rather rocky soil in a sunny spot. Keep drier and sunny in winter at min. 10°C. VI-VIII.
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| seed package (form 1)2632 | € 3,99* | ||
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| seed package (form 2)2633 | € 3,99* | ||
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Euphorbia obtusifolia ssp. regis-jubae (syn. Euphorbia regis-jubae)
120 (300)cm, subspecies native of the eastern islands (Gran Canaria, Lanzarote and Fuerteventura), with a very diverse habit, reaching roughly some 40cm in dry positions in the south of Fuerteventura to more than 300cm in moist spots in central parts of Gran Canaria. Narrow, erect, grayish brown stems are topped with middle green to yellowish green linear leaves and an intense yellow inflorescence. Easy in any rich, yet well drained rocky soil in a sunny spot. Keep drier in winter at a minimum of some 15°C. IX-XII.
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Euphorbia obtusifolia ssp. wildpretii
120 (240)cm, tall and broad shrub from exposed spots in rocky slopes throughout the northern succulent shrub of Tenerife. Has rather narrow, grayish green stems and narrow yellowish green to light bluish green leaves with a rounded tip in ssp. wildpretii and yellowish green inflorescences. Seed capsules are nicely contrasting in bright yellow to intense red. Easy in any well drained, rather rocky soil in a sunny spot. Keep drier and sunny in winter at min. 10°C. VI-VIII.
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Euphorbia piscatoria (Madeira Spurge) Exclusive
120 (250)cm, Madeira Spurge is the only perennial succulent spurge species native to the island of Madeira, growing in open rocky grounds in the lower succulent zone, especially in the South. Makes broad, multi-branching trunks and light green, lanceolate leaves, and orange shaded cianthies and bracts. Easy in any well drained soil in a sunny spot. Keep drier in winter at min. 10°C. III-V.
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Euphorbia stygiana Exclusive
40 (80)cm, most decorative Euphorbia endemic of the Azores. A semi-succulent species close to Euphorbia mellifera which has become almost extinct in nature due to ongoing destruction of its habitat, i.e. open rocky spots in the moist laurel forest. A woody shrub with broad succulent stems and decorative long, broadly lanceolate, bluish green leaves with a yellowish green middle rib. Small yellowish flowers in a large inflorescence. For any humus rich, slightly moist, yet well drained soil in a sunny to partially shaded spot. III-V.
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| seed package 1373 | € 4,99 |
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Euphorbia tuckeyana (Cabo Verde Spurge) Exclusive
200 (300)cm, Cabo Verde Spurge is a rarely cultivated, branching woody shrub with showy, long elliptical, dark bluish-green leaves and terminal clusters with bright yellow flowers followed by quite large, greenish-yellow seed capsules. Native of open, dry rocky spots especially in the upper regions of the islands Sto. Antão, S. Nicolau, S. Vicente, Sal, Santiago, Fogo, and Brava. Easily cultivated in any rich, well drained, preferably rocky soil in a sunny spot throughout the year. In winter keep plants drier at a minimum of some 15°C. VII-VIII.
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| seed package 4881 | € 7,99* | ||
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