- Low Maintenance
- Bright Direct Light
- Mature Height 1 - 2 Feet
- Water Needs - Dry
Sausage Spurge is an interesting and bizarre name for a low-maintenance and unique succulent. Cylindrical stems have an upright growth habit and feature evenly spaced spines on the lower portion. Spatulate leaves, which are narrow at the base and rounded at the ends, grow from the upper portion of the stems. Mature plants boast purple-accented flowers and can stand several feet tall. The botanical name is Euphorbia guentheri.
Best Locations For Growing Euphorbia Sausage Spurge
The Sausage Spurge adds unique greenery to a desk, mantle, or tabletop. Once mature, its height and upright form make it an excellent floor plant. This succulent will flourish in a sunny spot, so any room with lots of sun, whether a living room, bedroom, or office, will be a good location.
Sausage Spurge is not safe to have around curious kids and pets. These plants produce a sap that irritates the skin and is harmful if ingested.
Euphorbia Sausage Spurge Sunlight Requirements
Bright sunlight is vital to growing a robust Sausage Spurge. A spot in a west- or east-facing window or set back from a south-facing window will ensure the plant receives plenty of light. They can handle limited amounts of direct sunlight if they are gradually acclimated to it. Be careful and take your time if you choose to acclimate the plant to full sun.
Euphorbia Sausage Spurge Care
Repot your Sausage Spurge every few years. Give the plant a slightly larger pot as necessary. Loose, well-drained soil is best for Sausage Spurge. This plant does not like overly wet conditions, so a potting mix that sheds water is best.
Pruning is not often necessary, but be careful trimming Euphorbias. These plants produce a milky sap when their fleshy stems or foliage are cut or damaged. The sap is a skin irritant, so be careful or wear disposable gloves and clean your pruning shears afterward.
Watering Euphorbia Sausage Spurge
This euphorbia is a succulent, so it requires little water. Let the potting mix dry before watering the plant. When it is time to water, drench the soil and empty excess water from the tray or cover pot. Average and even low humidity are fine for this Euphorbia. This plant naturally grows in arid climates, so dry air makes it feel at home.
Feeding Euphorbia Sausage Spurge
By routinely fertilizing the plant, you help it flourish and increase the odds of your Euphorbia setting flowers. Fertilizer formulated for succulents will provide the nutrition this plant needs. Feed the Sausage Spurge every four weeks during the growing season. Do not fertilize the plant in the fall or winter.
Euphorbia Sausage Spurge Information
| Light Exposure: Bright Direct Light |
| Mature Height: 1 - 2 Feet |
| Mature Spread: 2 - 3 Feet |
| Habit: Upright |
| Flower Color(s): Red |
| Foliage Color(s): Green, White |
| Watering: Dry |
| Features: Low Maintenance |
| Common Name: Sausage Spurge Euphorbia |
| Other Name(s): Sausage Spurge |
| Scientific Name: Euphorbia Guentheri |
- SKU:
- SUCC_EUPHORBIA_SAUSAGE.SPURGE
Container Sizes
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
4.5" Pot
Also Known As:
4.5" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
Volume:
1.42 quarts
Quart Pot
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
2.5 Quart
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
#1 Pot
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
#2 Pot
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
#3 Pot
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
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Winter to Early Spring
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Summer
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Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice
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