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Succulent in Corinth IDd by Oron as Euphorbia tirucalli

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Hilary

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Succulent in Corinth IDd by Oron as Euphorbia tirucalli
« on: August 17, 2011, 11:34:03 AM »
I saw this growing in a back yard here in Corinth in November last year.
I did try to identify it then but have lost my notes.
The owner told me it did flower but he didn't remember when.
I would like to know if anyone knows what it is, and when should I go looking at it again to see some flowers
« Last Edit: October 25, 2011, 06:35:39 PM by Alisdair »
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Re: Succulent in Corinth
« Reply #1 on: August 17, 2011, 11:49:19 AM »
Hilary
The plant is Euphorbia tirucalli,
Flowers are not important, small yellowy.
The milky sap in the plant [when cut], can cause sever dermatitis and if gets to the eye  can cause temporary blindness.
« Last Edit: August 17, 2011, 12:22:58 PM by Alisdair »
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Hilary

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Re: Succulent in Corinth
« Reply #2 on: August 17, 2011, 02:43:56 PM »
Thanks once more for the quick answer.
If the owner offers me a cutting I will be sure not to rub my eyes.
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Living in Korinthos, Greece.
No garden but two balconies, one facing south and the other north.
Most of my plants are succulents which need little care
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John

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Re: Succulent in Corinth
« Reply #3 on: September 03, 2011, 03:00:09 PM »
How dare he say the flowers are not important. I'm sure the Euphorbia doesn't think so.
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Re: Succulent in Corinth
« Reply #4 on: September 03, 2011, 08:15:37 PM »
Even though they don't have any perianth segments!
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Re: Succulent in Corinth
« Reply #5 on: September 03, 2011, 10:04:51 PM »
Quote from: John on September 03, 2011, 03:00:09 PM
How dare he say the flowers are not important. I'm sure the Euphorbia doesn't think so.

Dear John

you know my opinion.... every thing that is not a bulb is a weed... ;)
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Re: Succulent in Corinth
« Reply #6 on: September 03, 2011, 11:43:47 PM »
Even a corm, tuber and a rhizome?>
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