I was told it is in the Euphorbia family. What is the pictured succulent and how should I plant it?
This is a Euphorbia trigona.
This plant needs a sunny and dry location. When in doubt if it needs water--don't water it.
You can propagate from cuttings. Use a clean knife to make the cut, and wash the sap (which is a skin irritant) under running cold water.
Allow the cutting to dry on a paper toweling for a few days, then plant in a well draining cactus mix.
Don't use to large of a pot and do not water for the first week.
I've had this plant for many years and don't really remember where I got it from. It rarely grows much beyond what you see in the photo and, if it does, that it seems to die off and go back to that. I'm subtropical. Over the years, I've moved to various positions and repotted it but nothing seems to make much difference. It's driving me nuts. I just wish it would do something! lol... and I don't mean die!!! thanks Annie
This appears to be a variety of Euphorbia.
I would suggest using a cactus mix potting soil and make sure you do not overwater.
The container that you have looks to be a bit large for the plant. The root structure is quite small and a container that is too large can lead to root rot.
Here are some links with more information.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/cacti-succulents/euphorbia/growing-euphorbia-plants.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/cacti-succulents/scgen/cactus-potting-soil.htm
I was wondering what type of evergreen shrub this is. I have no idea what variety. We're one of two homes in our entire neighborhood that have these. They're over 5 years old and they're roughly 8-9 feet tall and 6-7 feet wide. From what I've seen, they have small male cones, but I've never seen any female cones. It also has a lot of dead foliage near the center of the plant. Is this normal? There are bag worms that grow on this tree each year... could that be the culprit? I start extensively on the way but I can't find any tree that looks like this one. I hope you can help!
I have not been able to identify this shrub either.
It would appear to be an Euphorbia of some type.
The closest I can identify is the Dragon Bone
The dead foliage can be due to age, disease, insects, lack of air flower--any number of reasons.
It is always best to prune and trim dead and diseased branches no matter the plant.
I'm going to forward this image to our Social Media Specialist and have her post it on Gardening Know How Facebook page.
If we have anyone identify the shrub with more specifics, I will forward the information to you.
Someone said it's a mole plant. What is a mole plant, please?
Here is an article with a picture of a mole plant:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/cacti-succulents/euphorbia/mole-plant-euphorbia.htm
If that's not it, you can send us a photo of your plant. We may be able to identify it.
I have a large potted euphorbia that has really flourished in the 5-6 months I've had it, with the large pom-pom growth everywhere. It's on a southern exposure balcony in southern CA Recently, it was moved from the east side of the balcony to the west side and brown areas are developing. I get sun all day. Should this be treated or just cut back? Thanks.
Most Euphorbias do well in full sun, but the move may have been to quick for your plant to adjust to the light condition change.
You can gradually increase the hours of full sun for the plant. Also the soil is likely drying more quickly in the full sun location. In warm hot weather you may need to even water twice a day.
I would move the plant to a partial sun location to help it adjust.
It does look like you have some loss to some parts of the plant. You will need to trim the dead plant material from the plant.
Here is a link with care information for this species of plant.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/cacti-succulents/euphorbia/growing-euphorbia-plants.htm
My lawn originally was St. Augustine in South Eastern N.C. The soil is sandy so I tried to improve the soil by mixing in some horse manure. I now have a very big coverage of spotted spurge in my good turf grass. I have purchased Image and Round Up and have it on standby to spray. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Lost in a weed lawn in Hampstead, N.C. Thanks, Ben Jackson
This article will help you.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/weeds/spotted-spurge-control.htm
Should I prune Euphorbia and if so, when? I live in Medford, Oregon zip code 97504, zone 8b. Susan
Some evergreen euphorbias simply need to have their faded blooms cut back after flowering. Some varieties have biennial stems, which need to be cut down to the ground after flowering. Deciduous types need to be cut down to the ground in autumn.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/cacti-succulents/euphorbia/growing-euphorbia-plants.htm