Madagascar Jewel
Kiersten lives in New Orleans, LA and graduated with her masters degree in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology from Tulane University in 2019.
She has conducted or assisted on research studies covering trees such as the bald cypress, swamp maple, and water tupelo, as well as important marsh grasses including Juncus, Spartina, and Phragmites.
Kiersten is a certified Louisiana Master Naturalist and regularly volunteers with local community gardens and nonprofits to help restore critical ecosystems along the Gulf Coast.
5.0 out of 5 (6 experiences)
Fast grower
Large, lush leaves
Taxonomy
Euphorbia leuconeura
Euphorbia
Euphorbiaceae
Malpighiales
How to care for Madagascar Jewel
Water
How often to water your Madagascar Jewel
every 12
Madagascar Jewel 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
Light
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Finding light for Madagascar Jewel in your home
a window
Madagascar Jewel love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Madagascar Jewel does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Madagascar Jewel in your home 🏡.
Nutrients
How to fertilize Madagascar Jewel
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 Madagascar Jewel after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
FAQs
Madagascar Jewel 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
Madagascar Jewel requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.
Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plant’s toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, it’s always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control at US (800) 222-1222. If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA at US (888) 426-4435.
Humidity
Madagascar Jewel 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
Madagascar Jewel is very sensitive to wet soil, so choose a potting soil that drains very well and doesn’t 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
Madagascar Jewel grows very slowly and doesn’t require added fertilizer. Replacing your plant’s potting soil once a year should provide them with more than enough nutrition. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!
Dormancy
It’s common for Madagascar Jewel 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
Madagascar Jewel is native to Worldwide.
Care Summary for Madagascar Jewel
Madagascar Jewel
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 12 days
Placement
< 1ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.
What other plant parents say
Fast grower 4
Large, lush leaves 4
Survivor 4
Easy to propagate 3
09/08/2021
Love this plant. I bought it in Johnson City TN while on vacation ♥️
Large, lush leaves
Easy to propagate
04/18/2021
Place the plant in direct light and it will drop a bottom leaf as fast as a new one appears. Place it in filtered indirect light and it will quit losing leaves and will put out amazingly large leaves so quick that it seems it can hardly keep up with itself!
Fast grower
Large, lush leaves
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