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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    December 15, 2016
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    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.

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    December 26, 2016
    A.

    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

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    January 1, 2017
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    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

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/cacti-succulents/euphorbia/caring-for-dragon-bone-plants.htm

    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.

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  • Answered by
    Alisma on
    April 24, 2017
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    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.

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    June 6, 2017
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    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

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    August 26, 2017
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    This article will help you.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/weeds/spotted-spurge-control.htm

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    September 8, 2017
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    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

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