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Plant identification
Put it down to a 'senior moment or just stupidity' so I am asking for help to identify a plant name.
Probably about 2-3 years ago I planted a few seeds in a pot and tended it for a year and nothing grew. In my mind, I think I remember the seeds were black and very shiny.
The label became lost and the pot pushed to the back in the conservatory. Last year I noticed the seedlings were growing. They all wintered well and are thriving. They now stand 5 inches tall with leaves up to 2 inches.
Please can anyone tell me what they are ?
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Possibly a Euphorbia? Hard to tell really unless someone grows this plant specifically
or Euphorbia griffithi. difficult to tell until it flowers.
Thank you for your replies, should I keep them in the greenhouse, conservatory or plant in the garden ?
Keep inside for now. Plant out when its bigger towards late spring
Thank you I shall look forward to them flowering.
I don't think so Edd.
But must be honest and say I wondered if it was some sort of fruit seed pod from Peru. It is a mystery, friends are always giving me interesting cuttings and seeds.
If you break a leaf and it oozes white sap, its a euphorbia of some sort. Dont get the sap on your skin, it will burn, especially if exposed to sunlight.
Have just done the leaf test and yes it oozed a bubble of white sap.
Looks like Euphorbia griffithii and it is hardy but is also deciduous.
Thank you everyone.