Re: Euphorbia griffithii

I don't know if this will help--but it may be an issue of water.

I have many Euphorbia cotinifolias doing beautifully in my clayish soil, just started from sticks in the ground, but a couple on the very bottom of my hillside, near the edge of a cliff where the water drains very quickly, I have had two struggle as described by Nan, and one die. I think that they may like a more water retentive soil, even though they don't need much water--I'm not sure that makes sense but that is my experience--all the rest in my garden get huge and beautiful!

So maybe try a different spot--or a little more water?

best,
laura
On Jul 2, 2006, at 6:53 AM, Reid Family wrote:

I bought a Euphorbia griffithii and put it out in late spring. It
looked fine until the weather got over 1o1 F and then half of it
shriveled up and died. A week later, the other half has followed though
the weather has been only in the 90s this week. I knew nothing about it
when I bought it except that I thought the orangey stems and bracts and
would look great in the garden. I don't have a clue on yours; you have
any idea on mine?

-----Original Message-----
From: owner-medit-plants@ucdavis.edu
[o*@ucdavis.edu] On Behalf Of N Sterman
Sent: Saturday, July 01, 2006 6:28 PM
To: medit-plants@ucdavis.edu
Subject: euphorbia cotinifolia odd behavior

I have a Euphorbia continifolia that has been sitting for months with
just stubs of leaves. The weather has been plenty hot for them to
develop, but they just sit there. The stems are green just beneath
the surface, the leaves are soft an pliable (rather than dried out).

Any ideas?

Nan


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