Euphorbia characias ssp. wulfenii - Poinsettia

continental : They prefer locations where they can receive direct sunlight for at least few hours.
The Euphorbia characias ssp. wulfenii prefers warm or mild climates; during spring and summer it can be placed outside, but when winter comes it is advisable to replace it inside the house.

alpine : It is advisable to place these plants in a very bright location, exposed to direct sunlight.
The Euphorbia characias ssp. wulfenii prefers warm or mild climates; during spring and summer it can be placed outside, but when winter comes it is advisable to replace it inside the house.

mediterranean : Place these plants in a very bright location, possibly exposed to direct sunlight.
Avoid to expose these plants to winter cold, growing them as houseplants.

Fertilization Euphorbia characias ssp. wulfenii : Houseplants are exposed all year long to a climate favourable for their growth, therefore they do not have an actual rest period, even though the poor insolation in autumn and winter slow their growth. Try to give a liquid fertilizer all year long, dissolved in normal waterings. Increasing the supply of fertilizer in spring, decreasing it during the rest of the year. It is possible to mix with the topsoil in the pot some slow-release granular fertilizer, in two supplies, one at the end of winter and the other one at the end of summer.

continental : It is advisable to water regularly, specially during the hottest months of the year, avoiding to leave the soil dry for very long periods; the Euphorbia characias ssp. wulfenii like slightly humid substrates all year long. In autumn and winter you can avoid watering, or intervene during warmest days only.

alpine : Try to keep a mostly humid soil, remember to water generously specially in summer; we can avoid watering during the cold season, or decrease waterings, intervening only in case of long duration drought.

mediterranean : Water the Euphorbia characias ssp. wulfenii rather regularly from March to October, always allowing the soil to dry out well between two waterings. Avoid water excesses or stagnating water; during the cold season waterings can be decreased or suspended.

Treatments Euphorbia characias ssp. wulfenii : When spring starts we can apply a sulphur fungicide treatment; the other treatments will be applied only in case the parasites are on the plants. Avoid the use of any treatments on the plants during bloom, which can injure the bees.