Euphorbia griffithii 'Fireglow'

Fireglow Spurge

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Common Name: 

Fireglow Spurge

Plant Type: 

Flower color: 

Foliage color: 

Brown Green

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Maximum temperature: 

36°C

Minimum temperature: 

10°C

Maximum height: 

90 cm

Maximum width: 

90 cm

Fireglow Spurge (Euphorbia griffithii 'Fireglow') - Description

Euphorbia griffithii is a species of flowering plant in the spurge family Euphorbiaceae, native to Bhutan, Tibet and south west China. It is a spreading, rhizomatous herbaceous perennial growing to 90 cm (35 in), with many erect reddish stems and narrow dark green leaves with red central veins, turning red and yellow in autumn. In summer it produces flowerheads (cyathia) of brilliant red and yellow. It is a vigorous plant, and can be invasive. Numerous cultivars have been selected for garden use, of which 'Dixter' has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.

Fireglow Spurge (Euphorbia griffithii 'Fireglow') - Blooming

All Euphorbia have very small flowers with one female flower clustered by several male flowers. The showy "flowers" of Euphorbia are colorful bracts beneath the true flowers.

Fireglow Spurge (Euphorbia griffithii 'Fireglow') - Growth

An extremely varied genus, Euphorbia contains annuals, biennials, perennials, subshrubs, trees, and succulents. Most species do well in full sun and light shade, but some species may have other requirements.

Fireglow Spurge (Euphorbia griffithii 'Fireglow') - Planting

Propagate perennials by division or by seeds. Sow seeds of annuals indoors 6-8 weeks before the last spring frost. For succulents, sow seeds when ripe at 59-69F (15-20C). Can also propagate by rooting complete or sections of stems in spring. Shrubs and tree species can be broadcasted by rooting stem-tip cuttings in spring or early summer.

Fireglow Spurge (Euphorbia griffithii 'Fireglow') - Pest

Nematodes, spider mites, mealybugs, and aphids can cause serious damage. Other issues include fungal and bacterial diseases and virus problems.

Fireglow Spurge (Euphorbia griffithii 'Fireglow') - Interesting facts

Euphorbia is one of the most diverse genera of plants, and named after an ancient Greek physician, Euphorbus, who gave an herbal remedy made from a spurge to treat the kings swollen belly. The common name spurge also comes from its use as an herbal purgative.

Fireglow Spurge (Euphorbia griffithii 'Fireglow') - Soil and irrigation

Most perennials prefer loose, poor to average, well-drained soil. Different species have different requirements.

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