What’s happening to my baby?
#Euphorbia #Euphorbia I’ve followed the watering schedule, 3.5 cups every 2 weeks since I came here. In the last 6 months these areas have appeared. I just moved her from the bedroom which gets unbelievably bright and hot light, to a corner in the living room where there is a little less light and heat, but still near the window. Desperate for help!
19” pot
Last watered 1 week ago
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Hi @letthemlive it looks like from pic 4️⃣ that it’s yellowing up the base, then gets very green, then the isolated yellow spots in the upper region. I would suspect this is a watering and light issue. Overwatering commonly causes yellowing in euphorbia. Always check the soil before watering. The Greg schedule has its limitations and you have to “teach” it by snoozing if the soil hasn’t dried sufficiently. And the opposite too if getting too dried out. I did the same at first, gleefully watering on schedule until I overwatered many 🪴 😔 that should have been snoozed 😴 ! Moving Maya from a very bright, hot spot to a lower light area in LR, she’s not going to need as much water as she did in the very bright BR. I don’t think it’s sunburn. If your fertilizing maybe reconsider what your using or how often? Yellow spots can sometimes be bacterial or fungal but I’m no expert there 🦠 I’ll tag a few people who have cactus euphorbia type plants to see if they can help. @DreamMachine @RefinedSandwort @BEsucculent @MamaLinne @Jho @Ponytailmom @Sassylimey @Ms.Persnickety
@letthemlive That sounds like a lot of water for a euphorbia, but it all depends ds on your soil/light/etc situation. Are you feeling the soil (especially the bottom of the pot) before watering. I let mine get pretty completely dry before watering.
@letthemlive i agree with what they’re saying.. euphorbias can be finicky. if they’re actively growing and are in bright light, they can take on more water but in lower light and in a dormant type stage, they can go weeks without water. i’ve let some of mine go for months at a time.
it *might* also be a little bit of sunburn too as too much direct sun can do that especially when magnified by a window.
keep an eye on it and slow down the watering frequency now that you moved it and best of luck! 💚
it *might* also be a little bit of sunburn too as too much direct sun can do that especially when magnified by a window.
keep an eye on it and slow down the watering frequency now that you moved it and best of luck! 💚
Here’s what I found in research on your plant. Common Causes for Yellowing Stems:
Overwatering (Most Common): If the yellowed area is soft, mushy, or discolored (brown/yellow) at the base, it is likely root rot from overwatering.
Action: Stop watering immediately, allow the soil to dry completely, and consider repotting in dry, well-draining succulent soil.
Underwatering: If the stem is yellowing, dry, and shriveling, the plant is likely dehydrated.
Action: Gradually increase watering during the spring/summer growing season.
Sunburn/Light Issues: Intense, direct sunlight can cause yellowing, bleached, or brown sunburned patches, especially if the plant was moved too quickly into high light.
Action: Provide bright, indirect light to help it recover.
Pest Infestation: Insects like mealybugs or spider mites can cause localized yellow spots by sucking sap.
Action: Inspect for white cottony spots or tiny webs. Treat with insecticidal soap or neem oil. I think it may be related to the recent move you made of the plant from a bright spot where it may have been damaged to the shady spot where the damage showed up. But if it fits any of the other criteria above, that might be your best consideration. I’m also a little concerned that it has no drainage. That’s a definite help in the most common problem which is overwatering. Otherwise the plant looks very healthy and I don’t think the yellow spot will kill it lol.
Overwatering (Most Common): If the yellowed area is soft, mushy, or discolored (brown/yellow) at the base, it is likely root rot from overwatering.
Action: Stop watering immediately, allow the soil to dry completely, and consider repotting in dry, well-draining succulent soil.
Underwatering: If the stem is yellowing, dry, and shriveling, the plant is likely dehydrated.
Action: Gradually increase watering during the spring/summer growing season.
Sunburn/Light Issues: Intense, direct sunlight can cause yellowing, bleached, or brown sunburned patches, especially if the plant was moved too quickly into high light.
Action: Provide bright, indirect light to help it recover.
Pest Infestation: Insects like mealybugs or spider mites can cause localized yellow spots by sucking sap.
Action: Inspect for white cottony spots or tiny webs. Treat with insecticidal soap or neem oil. I think it may be related to the recent move you made of the plant from a bright spot where it may have been damaged to the shady spot where the damage showed up. But if it fits any of the other criteria above, that might be your best consideration. I’m also a little concerned that it has no drainage. That’s a definite help in the most common problem which is overwatering. Otherwise the plant looks very healthy and I don’t think the yellow spot will kill it lol.
@letthemlive my pleasure! euphorbias are one of my favourite plants and i’ve definitely learned a lot over the years thru trial and error, and especially dealing with them in this wacky colorado weather. i recently had to move a moroccan mound out of the window because the light was too intense.
also make sure you have really good drainage in your pot. they really need them.
keep us up to date! 💚
also make sure you have really good drainage in your pot. they really need them.
keep us up to date! 💚
@MariansOasis thank you - very helpful!