Euphorbia acanthothamnos
Greek spiny spurge, Chicken wire plant
Euphorbia Euphorbia
E. acanthothamnos - E. acanthothamnos is a cushion-forming, spiny, frost tender, evergreen shrub with ovate to elliptic, dark green leaves and tiny, yellow flowers from spring into summer.
Euphorbia acanthothamnos is: Evergreen
Cushion or Mound Forming
All parts of the plant are highly toxic if ingested. The milky sap may cause irritation to skin and eyes.
Bright-yellow, Yellow-green in Summer
Dark-green in All seasons
Aphids Aphids
Grey mould Grey mould
Pruning group 1
Stem tip cuttings
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Euphorbia acanthothamnos (Greek spiny spurge) will reach a height of 0.5m and a spread of 1m after 2-5 years.
Mediterranean, Ground Cover, Drought Tolerant, Containers, Conservatory, Banks and Slopes
In mild, frost-free areas, grow in well-drained, preferably neutral to alkaline soil in a sheltered, sunny site. May lose leaves during hot, dry summers. Under glass, grow in loam-based compost in full light.
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Moist but well-drained
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Full Sun
South, East, West
Exposed, Sheltered
Indoor unheated (H2), Tender in frost (H3)
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Euphorbia acanthothamnos
Greek spiny spurge, Chicken wire plant
Euphorbia Euphorbia
E. acanthothamnos - E. acanthothamnos is a cushion-forming, spiny, frost tender, evergreen shrub with ovate to elliptic, dark green leaves and tiny, yellow flowers from spring into summer.
Evergreen
Cushion or Mound Forming
All parts of the plant are highly toxic if ingested. The milky sap may cause irritation to skin and eyes.
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Bright-yellow, Yellow-green in Summer
Dark-green in All seasons
Pruning group 1
Stem tip cuttings
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Euphorbia acanthothamnos (Greek spiny spurge) will reach a height of 0.5m and a spread of 1m after 2-5 years.
Mediterranean, Ground Cover, Drought Tolerant, Containers, Conservatory, Banks and Slopes
In mild, frost-free areas, grow in well-drained, preferably neutral to alkaline soil in a sheltered, sunny site. May lose leaves during hot, dry summers. Under glass, grow in loam-based compost in full light.
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Moist but well-drained
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Full Sun
South, East, West
Exposed, Sheltered
Indoor unheated (H2), Tender in frost (H3)
Zone 11, Zone 10, Zone 9
Euphorbia acanthothamnos (Greek spiny spurge)
grape ground pearl
Margarodes vitis
Insect
Absent
2
5
Main pathway; Vitis spp. plants for planting; already prohibited. However; further consideration of other pathways is required.
Euphorbia acanthothamnos (Greek spiny spurge)
Banded-winged whitefly
Trialeurodes abutiloneus
Insect
Absent
3
3
Polyphagous whitefly native to the Americas with the potential to introduce harmful viruses to the UK. EU regulation should be considered and further assessed by EPPO.
Euphorbia acanthothamnos (Greek spiny spurge)
Powdery mildew: cotton; Powdery mildew: eggplant; Powdery mildew: pepper; Powdery mildew: tomato
Leveillula taurica
Fungus
Present (Limited)
3
3
Believed to be present and no statutory action is being taken. Status needs to be confirmed by survey.
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Soil types: | Chalky, Loamy, Sandy | Tell us... |
Soil drainage: | Moist but well-drained | Tell us... |
Soil pH: | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral | Tell us... |
Light: | Full Sun | Tell us... |
Aspect: | South, East, West | Tell us... |
Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | Tell us... |
Hardiness: | Indoor unheated (H2), Tender in frost (H3) | Tell us... |
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