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Overwintering Euphorbia Diamond Frost

PrivetPrivet Posts: 93
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Hi all. Has anyone had any success keeping Euphorbia Diamond Frost or similar over winter? I tried keeping some in my unheated greenhouse last year but with no success. Would it be too warm for them in my house? Seems such a shame to let them die and then have to fork out on new ones next year.
Thanks

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  • punkdocpunkdoc Posts: 15,039
    It is tender, so an unheated g/h is unlikely to be adequate. A cool window, with good light, might work.
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  • PrivetPrivet Posts: 93
    punkdoc said:
    It is tender, so an unheated g/h is unlikely to be adequate. A cool window, with good light, might work.
    I might try my porch, which is double glazed and north facing. Thanks
  • FireFire Posts: 19,096
    I've always loved the look of this but not grown it myself. How was it for you?
  • PrivetPrivet Posts: 93
    Fire said:
    I've always loved the look of this but not grown it myself. How was it for you?
    They look lovely in a mixed pot, trough, hanging basket etc. very light and airy. 
  • PrivetPrivet Posts: 93
    Fire, they are also very low maintenance 
  • GardenerSuzeGardenerSuze Posts: 5,692
    Makes a great house plant.
    I have worked as a Gardener for 24 years. My latest garden is a new build garden on heavy clay.
  • PrivetPrivet Posts: 93
    GardenerSuze said:
    Makes a great house plant.
    Ah right! I did wonder whether it would be too warm in the house. Have you done it? 
  • GardenerSuzeGardenerSuze Posts: 5,692
    edited October 2022
    My friend has successfully. I have tried it but fungus knats took over and that was that. I could have overwatered it. It is also possible it needed a more sunnier spot during the winter months.
    I have worked as a Gardener for 24 years. My latest garden is a new build garden on heavy clay.
  • FireFire Posts: 19,096
    GardenerSuze said:
    Makes a great house plant.

    :o

    I heard it was one of the euphorbias that like quite a bit of sun. With fungus gnats/ house plants, the thing might be to use fresh compost, right out of a commercial bag; no re-using soil, no homemade compost.
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