Plant Care Spurge

Spurge

Also known as

Albanian Spurge, Albanian Spurge, Albanian Spurge and Tasmanian Tiger

Taxonomy

Euphorbia characias
Euphorbia
Euphorbiaceae
Malpighiales

How to care for Spurge

💦 Water

How often to water your Spurge

Water needs for Spurge
0.5 cups
every 12

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.

Calculate water needs of Spurge

Water 0.5 cups every
12

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

Select the pot size

5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Albanian Spurge in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Spurge: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

Spurge love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Spurge does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Spurge in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Spurge

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Spurge: repot after 2X growth

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 Spurge after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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💡 FAQs
⭐ Difficulty Level

Spurge is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!

Benefits of Growing Albanian Spurge →

Common Albanian Spurge Problems →


💦 Water Needs

Spurge 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.

Albanian Spurge Water Frequency →

Albanian Spurge Root Rot →


☀️ Sunlight Needs

Spurge 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 🏡.

Albanian Spurge Light Requirements →

Albanian Spurge Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

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.

Albanian Spurge Toxicity to Cats →

Albanian Spurge Toxicity to Dogs →


💨 Humidity

Spurge enjoys lots of humidity. Provide humidity for your plant by watering regularly and thoroughly, since plants absorb most water through their root system rather than their leaves. They may also benefit from being placed next to a humidifier.

Albanian Spurge Humidity Needs →


🪴 Soil

Spurge 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!

Best Soil Mix for Albanian Spurge →

When and How to Successfully Repot Albanian Spurge →

What Are Healthy Albanian Spurge Roots →


💩 Fertilizer

Spurge 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!

How Much and When to Fertilize Albanian Spurge →


❄️ Dormancy

It’s common for Spurge 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

Spurge is native to Worldwide.


⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Spurge is a clumping plant, meaning new growth will emerge from the soil around the parent plant.

Albanian Spurge Lifecycle →

Albanian Spurge Size Guide →


🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Spurge can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 7a-10b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Albanian Spurge Temperature Tolerance →

Albanian Spurge Hardiness Zones →


🌱 Propagation

The seeds of Spurge can be used to grow new plants! After your plant flowers, any seeds that formed can be collected and germinated in potting soil.

How to Propagate Albanian Spurge →


🍂 Yellow Leaves

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Spurge, since they are very sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!


🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.


Care Summary for Spurge

Spurge

Spurge


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.

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