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EUPHORBIA mellifera
Plant Description
| Life Cycle: | Perennial |
| Family: | Euphorbiaceae |
| Distinction: | Award of Garden Merit (A.G.M.) from the Royal Horticultural Society. |
| Special Features: | Scented. Avoid contact with the milky sap of the leaves that can cause dermatitis. |
| Historical: | Genus allegedly named for Euphorbus, 1st century doctor of King Juba II of Mauritania. |
| Basic Colour: | (yellow / gold) |
| Flower Colour: | pale yellow |
| Natural Flowering Period: | May - June |
| Winter Hardiness Zones: |
Z8 - Z10
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| Foliage: | lanceolate |
| Growth Habit: | clumping / shrubby / bushy |
| Height with Flowers: | 140 cm |
| Soil Requirements: | dry / sandy / well-drained / warm |
| Location: | |
| Characteristics: | toxic plant / solitary plant |
| Portion weight: | 0.4 Gram |
| Grams per 1000 seeds: | 20 Gram |
| Seeds per Gram (does not correspond to the number of plants!): |
50 |
| Gram to get 1000 plants (if sown directly into pots etc. you will need a larger quantity): |
25 Gram |
| Sowing Direction: |
(8) These perennial seeds germinate very irregularly over a long period. Lower temperatures of less than +5°C [41°F] are very effective. Seed trays should not be discarded prematurely. Constant moisture must be maintained. Do not leave in direct sunlight. For Alstroemeria we recommend to keep sowing for 3 weeks at approximately +30°C [86°F], then 3 weeks at +5°C [41°F], then at +21°C [70°F].
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| Container Size(s): | 1-2 plugs per 11/12 cm (4 1/2") |
| Fertilizer: | High (200-250 ppm) |
