On 8/29/12 11:55 AM, Higgs Boson wrote:
Two Euphorbia in pots on the back porch. Lots of sun, esp. summer.

Have never pruned a Euphobia, but need to learn how pretty quick.
From photo you can see how they are hanging tiredly down.

http://s1260.photobucket.com/albums/...rbia-tired.jpg

They get plenty of water.

Are they getting too much sun?

Will check Internet for Euphorbia (can't remember variety; does
anybody know)? but meantime would appreciate any advice.

This is So. Calif coastal.

TIA

HB


Some Euphorbias are quite drought tolerant, and others prefer abundant
water. Some take severe pruning, cutting away an entire shoot after it
blooms; others take only light trimming. Try to identify which species
you have and then check Sunset's "Western Garden Book" to see the
watering requirement of yours and how to groom it.

The plant or pot might have become too hot in the recent (and now
starting again) heat wave. Either the foliage lost moisture faster than
the confined roots could supply it, or else the roots might have cooked.

The pot might not be draining. This can be a result of roots clogging
the drain holes. (I had a potted dwarf kumquat that committed suicide
by drowning that way.)

--
David E. Ross
Climate: California Mediterranean, see
http://www.rossde.com/garden/climate.html
Gardening diary at http://www.rossde.com/garden/diary