Cypress Spurge
About Cypress Spurge
Cypress Spurge is a relatively rare houseplant 🌿 that is isn’t challenging to grow and needs very little water to thrive. They do best in long-lasting, direct light ☀️ and should be less than 1 foot from a window.
Cypress Spurge likes soil that is extremely well-draining. Your plant shouldn't need added fertilizers if you repot each time it doubles in size.
Cypress Spurge belongs to the Euphorbia genus, and is native to Europe to Northwest Turkey.
⚠️ Cypress Spurge is not safe to consume. If you, a family member, or a pet has ingested any amount of plant material contact Poison Control, US (800) 222-1222, or your veterinarian. If you have children, cats, or dogs in the home, we suggest keeping this plant out of reach.
Taxonomy
Euphorbia cyparissias
Euphorbia
Euphorbiaceae
Malpighiales
How to care for Cypress Spurge
How often to water your Cypress Spurge
Cypress Spurge needs 0.5 cups of water every 12 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Water 0.5 cups every
12
Finding light for Cypress Spurge in your home
Cypress Spurge love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Cypress Spurge does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Cypress Spurge in your home 🏡.
How to fertilize Cypress Spurge
Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Cypress Spurge after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
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Care Summary for Cypress Spurge
Cypress Spurge
Greg recommends:
0.5 cups every 12 days
< 1ft from a window
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.