{"title":"Perennial Flowering Spurge","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"134\" data-end=\"158\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"138\" data-end=\"158\"\u003eGenus: Euphorbia\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"160\" data-end=\"313\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"160\" data-end=\"171\"\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Euphorbiaceae\u003cbr data-start=\"185\" data-end=\"188\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"188\" data-end=\"204\"\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Euphorbia, Spurge\u003cbr data-start=\"222\" data-end=\"225\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"225\" data-end=\"242\"\u003eNative Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e Worldwide, predominantly Africa, Madagascar, and parts of the Americas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"315\" data-end=\"678\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"315\" data-end=\"331\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"331\" data-end=\"334\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"334\" data-end=\"347\"\u003eEuphorbia\u003c\/strong\u003e is a vast and diverse genus comprising over 2,000 species that range from tiny annual plants to large, tree-like succulents. Many Euphorbias resemble cacti with their fleshy, often ribbed or segmented stems, but they belong to a different family and have distinct characteristics, such as the presence of a milky, often toxic sap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"680\" data-end=\"1048\"\u003eTheir flowers are usually small and inconspicuous, grouped into unique structures called cyathia, often surrounded by brightly coloured bracts that can be mistaken for petals. The genus includes popular houseplants and outdoor succulents such as \u003cstrong data-start=\"926\" data-end=\"945\"\u003eEuphorbia milii\u003c\/strong\u003e (Crown of Thorns), \u003cstrong data-start=\"965\" data-end=\"988\"\u003eEuphorbia tirucalli\u003c\/strong\u003e (Pencil Cactus), and \u003cstrong data-start=\"1010\" data-end=\"1030\"\u003eEuphorbia lactea\u003c\/strong\u003e (Mottled Spurge).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1050\" data-end=\"1174\"\u003eEuphorbias come in many shapes and sizes, from sprawling groundcovers to upright, architectural specimens with thorny stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1176\" data-end=\"1416\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1176\" data-end=\"1191\"\u003eCare Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1191\" data-end=\"1194\"\u003eEuphorbias generally prefer \u003cstrong data-start=\"1222\" data-end=\"1238\"\u003ebright light\u003c\/strong\u003e, with many thriving in full sun to partial shade. They need \u003cstrong data-start=\"1299\" data-end=\"1321\"\u003ewell-draining soil\u003c\/strong\u003e to avoid root rot and should be watered sparingly, allowing the soil to dry between waterings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1418\" data-end=\"1542\"\u003eBecause of their toxic sap, care should be taken when handling these plants—wear gloves and avoid contact with skin or eyes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1544\" data-end=\"1658\"\u003eMany species tolerate drought well, making them excellent choices for xeriscaping or indoor succulent collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1660\" data-end=\"1686\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1660\" data-end=\"1684\"\u003eInteresting Tidbits:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1687\" data-end=\"2065\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1687\" data-end=\"1832\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1689\" data-end=\"1832\"\u003eThe milky sap of Euphorbias is toxic and can cause skin irritation, but some species have traditional medicinal uses when prepared correctly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1833\" data-end=\"1940\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1835\" data-end=\"1940\"\u003eEuphorbias have evolved to mimic cacti in arid environments, a classic example of convergent evolution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1941\" data-end=\"2065\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1943\" data-end=\"2065\"\u003eThe Crown of Thorns (\u003cem data-start=\"1964\" data-end=\"1981\"\u003eEuphorbia milii\u003c\/em\u003e) is often associated with religious symbolism and is a popular flowering succulent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"euphorbia-polychroma-bonfire","title":"Flowering Spurge","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/b\u003e Euphorbia polychroma\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/b\u003e Spurge\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"ContentPlaceHolder1_PlantInfo_pnlHardinessZone\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHardiness Zone:\u003c\/b\u003e 5a - 9b\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHardiness Degree:\u003c\/b\u003e -20°F (-28.9°C)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBlooming Season:\u003c\/b\u003e Spring, Late Spring, Summer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlant Habit:\u003c\/b\u003e Mounded\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/b\u003e Deer Resistant, Drought-Tolerant, Heat-Tolerant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"ContentPlaceHolder1_PlantInfo_pnlWater\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWater:\u003c\/b\u003e Light\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"ContentPlaceHolder1_PlantInfo_pnlFertilize\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFertilize:\u003c\/b\u003e Once a month\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/b\u003e 18 - 24\" (46 - 61cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\" (25cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWidth:\u003c\/b\u003e 18\" (46cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eExposure:\u003c\/b\u003e Sun\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"ContentPlaceHolder1_PlantInfo_pnlGeneralInformation\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGeneral Information:\u003c\/b\u003e Green foliage quickly matures to rich maroon-red in Summer.\u003cbr\u003eGlowing chartreuse-gold flowers appear in Spring. 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