Re: Euphorbia dulcis CHAMELEON

I guess I missed the original question about Euphorbia dulcis "Cameleon,"
but I am relieved to read Trevor's experience since I too have lost at
least three of these plants both in pots and in the ground.  I couldn't
understand what the problem is since they should do fine in low water
conditions, but they just shriveled up and died.  I have a new one on the
back patio waiting to be planted, I'll know to clean the root ball as much
as possible before planting it in my sandy garden soil.  Thank you Trevor!

Nan


Dear Rachel,
>
>I have several batches of Euphorbia dulcis 'Chameleon'  in my un-watered
>garden, icluding several in a large pot  that really dries out. I had
>trouble with enexpected deaths  too until I realised my problem was that
>the nursery  bought plants were in a potting compost that  'encouraged'
>their roots to stay within the root ball  established when the plants were
>in their pots. The  potting compost, virtually all sand, pine bark and
>mushroom compost, is dealy once it dries out. It is so  hard to re-wet it
>and the plants suffered in consequence.  There is an easy remedy to try:
>knock off as much of the  potting soil as possible when you plant and
>water the  plants in thorougly. Even better plant out the plants  during
>the rainy/ wet season so that the roots can et  going into the dirt of
>their new home a.s.a.p. BTW, I  noticed yesterday while working in the
>garden that plant  roots are very active now, even though it is
>mid-winter.  Just shows that plants start growing long before much
>happens above the ground.
>
>regards
>
>trevor n
>
>Trevor Nottle
>Garden Historian, Garden Writer, Designer, Consultant
>WALNUT HILL, 5 Walker Street, Crafers, SA 5152 AUSTRALIA
>Tel./ Fax. 61 8 83394210

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Nan Sterman
San Diego County California
Sunset zone 24, USDA hardiness zone 10b or 11
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