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About Cancer Weed
Cancer Weed is a relatively rare houseplant šæ that is easy to grow and needs very little water to thrive. They do best in long-lasting, direct light āļø and should be less than 1 foot from a window.
Cancer Weed likes soil that is extremely well-draining. Your plant shouldn't need added fertilizers if you repot each time it doubles in size.
Cancer Weed belongs to the Euphorbia genus, and is native to Europe to the Western Himalayas, and the Mediterranean to Somalia.
ā ļø Cancer Weed 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 peplus
Euphorbia
Euphorbiaceae
Malpighiales
Also known as
Milkweed, Petty spurge and Radium weed

How to care for Cancer Weed

How often to water your Cancer Weed

every 12
Cancer Weed needs 0.5 cups of water every 12 when it doesnāt 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

Check the growing potential in your area
A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.

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Finding light for Cancer Weed in your home

a window
Cancer Weed love being close to bright, sunny windows š.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Cancer Weed does not tolerate low-light š«.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Cancer Weed in your home š”.

How to fertilize Cancer Weed

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 itās likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Cancer Weed after it doubles in size or once a yearāwhichever comes first.

Cancer Weed is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!
Water Needs
Cancer Weed thrives in dry soil and should be watered sparingly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Sunlight Needs
Cancer Weed requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive šŖ. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home š”.
Toxicity
Cancer Weed 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.
Humidity
Cancer Weed prefers dry environments. Providing extra humidity or misting your plant allows water to linger on leaves, which can create the perfect environment for harmful types of fungi.
Soil
Cancer Weed is very sensitive to wet soil, so choose a potting soil that drains very well and doesnāt retain too much moisture. A good soil will have lots of perlite or vermiculite for drainage and some organic matter for nutrition. A few handfuls of perlite added to regular store-bought cactus soil will do the trick!
Fertilizer
Cancer Weed grows very slowly and doesnāt require added fertilizer. Replacing your plantās potting soil once a year should provide them with more than enough nutrition. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!
Dormancy
Itās common for Cancer Weed to go dormant in the wintertime and you may notice their growth slow down. Waterings should be spaced out more during this time.
Native Region
Cancer Weed is native to Worldwide.
Growth Pattern
Cancer Weed grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.
Propagation
The seeds of Cancer Weed can be used to grow new plants! After your plant flowers, any seeds that formed can be collected and germinated in potting soil.
Care Summary for Cancer Weed
Cancer Weed
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 12 days

< 1ft from a window

Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4ā pot your plant is in, and that it doesnāt get direct sunlight.
