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Growing on Euphorbia

LatimerLatimer Posts: 1,068
edited May 2022 in Plants
Good morning all!

I bought this little Euphorbia at plant fair at the weekend, reduced down to 50p because it looked a bit "weedy" (her words, not mine! 😆)

How best should I treat this now? Should I pot in into something larger or just leave it as it is for now? Do I need to cut it back at all? It seems out of proportion to the size of the pot!!

Thanks!


I’ve no idea what I’m doing. 

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  • GardenerSuzeGardenerSuze Posts: 5,692
    @Latimer  I would replant in a pot just a bit bigger. Fresh compost should give it a boost. Leave the flowers a while longer and then cut back. The dark leaved ones can get mildew so check it doesn't dry out but don't over water either.
    I have worked as a Gardener for 24 years. My latest garden is a new build garden on heavy clay.
  • ButtercupdaysButtercupdays Posts: 4,546
    I would just plant it somewhere suitable and let it get on with growing. It will probably soon send out one or two new stems and will begin to look less spindly.
  • GardenerSuzeGardenerSuze Posts: 5,692
    Yes if the root system is strong{it does look healthy] you could plant out. Just keep watering as necessary.
    I have worked as a Gardener for 24 years. My latest garden is a new build garden on heavy clay.
  • Arthur1Arthur1 Posts: 542
    I would plant it out. Maybe cut the top growth away as the new growth will look better.
  • nutcutletnutcutlet Posts: 27,445
    Euphorbia dulcis probably 'Chameleon' is a weedy looking plant compared with many Euphorbias, I'd just plant it and let it be


    In the sticks near Peterborough
  • PlantmindedPlantminded Posts: 3,580
    I'd plant it out then once the flowers fade, cut it below the lowest flower to stimulate fuller growth.  It would look good next to something with lime green foliage or a grass!
    Wirral. Sandy, free draining soil.


  • LatimerLatimer Posts: 1,068
    Thanks everyone!
    I’ve no idea what I’m doing. 
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