GardenWizzPlant Care Card

Horned Spurge

Euphorbia cornigera · Perennial

Hardiness
None Not rated by RHS (to None)
Position
Full sun, Partial shade
Height × Spread
75–100 cm × —
Soil
moist but well-drained
Flowering
June–August
Toxicity
highly toxic if ingested; sap may cause skin irritation

The Gardening Year

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🪴 Plant out
🌸 In flower

Watch out for

Aphids: Squash by hand or spray with a plant-based insecticide like rosehip seed oil.

Grey mould (Botrytis): Improve air circulation and remove affected plant parts to prevent spread.

Root rot: Ensure soil is moist but well-drained and avoid overwatering, especially in winter.

Powdery mildew: Apply a fungicide or milk spray and ensure good air circulation around the plant.

Slugs and snails: Use beer traps, copper tape barriers, or iron phosphate-based pellets.

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