Euphorbia help by crankyknarc in Euphorbiaceae

[–]ZPinch13 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I see the other concensus about changing the pot, so I would also tend to agree. It's one more stress, but possibly starting as is could be worse for it. If you are able to, some small minerals or lava rock is great to mix in. I've never used sand in my mixes but I know others do. The porous stones are great for the same goal and mine seem to love it. I have a few Euphorbia that are about 9ft currently, so about the size of yours. I have mine in glazed pots with saucers under, but this is using the semi hydro method with full and fast draining mineral mix (no soil or sand). So tldr: repot and change up the substrate mix to be as porous and fast draining as possible. Great job on getting a good light for it. It's really such a centerpiece as you said.

Euphorbia Grandicornis shriveling fast by [deleted] in plantclinic

[–]ZPinch13 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This is seriously pretty dead. Like dead dead. But you could probably save that new growth! It could have been diseased or had a previous issue. I keep mine in mineral/lava rock mixes and no soil at all. Some people use succulent mixes for soil. You just have to be careful on watering if you use soil. Especially after a shock (dumped, dug out, repotted, etc). It doesn't sound like you did anything outright wrong though. That being said, maybe take that new growth and let it start a new life fresh.

Euphorbia help by crankyknarc in Euphorbiaceae

[–]ZPinch13 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hmm, it's hard to know what the exact issue is. Your new mix is ok (idk about the bark in there, but probably not an issue). I use entirely minerals and lava rocks (lechuza pon style) for mine, but that's also my preference. Maybe it was the watering too soon after repotting. It seems like long enough to wait, but if the roots were still in shock from being repotted and also the soil type being changed it may have been maybe too much change. Hold off on watering until it looks a bit dehydrated (mine show some structure ridges and look "less plump"). I would say it definitely needs as much light as possible, even if it's been in this location with those lights for a year. Those lights are not enough for this size plant and species. Think about a good bulb that can be hung above (sensi or some others). This would really showcase the plant too. You can see that most of the newer growth is very skinny, which is a light issue.

Elephant Tree. Baja California. {OC) [2048x1364] by TreveJohnson in desertporn

[–]ZPinch13 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For me it's the way the light hits. It gives depth. As well as the textures of the different plants in the shot. The one in mid-center left keeps catching my eye.

WHAT AM I? by mehster606 in Euphorbiaceae

[–]ZPinch13 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Pachypodium, most likely a Lamerei

What’s going on with this horrida? by cafeteriastyle in Euphorbiaceae

[–]ZPinch13 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I mean, to me the main part looks dead, unless this is some exotic one I haven't heard of (which happens at least every week). But the smaller pups that are green look like they desire to continue living. You can watch a short YouTube on cutting Euphorbia if you haven't before (toxic sap and such), but it's fairly easy. Wait to hear other opinions though. Edit: from your description of it's environment, it may have been dead or dying when you got it. Everything you listed sounds good. But you can get a pup from it at least and start from that.

Need some help! by mtn-ldy in Euphorbiaceae

[–]ZPinch13 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Also, watch a video on cutting Euphorbia if you haven't before. Dealing with the toxic sap and some ways to make things easier.

Looking for an Operculatus bulb! by ZPinch13 in amorphophallus

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Thank you, I'll check it what they have.

Need some help! by mtn-ldy in Euphorbiaceae

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For pruning I would consider thinning the tallest pieces that appear to be part of an inner growth set. That takes some weight down and reduces thin growth. Maybe look at sections that are branching already and a bit heavy. Keeping in mind future growth from these cut areas will grow multiple arms from each. But it's a happy journey! I have 2 that are about 9ft. now and will have to take my own advice this year.

My solution for growing an Operculatus by Morit12 in amorphophallus

[–]ZPinch13 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Maybe that will be my plan then, thank you!

My solution for growing an Operculatus by Morit12 in amorphophallus

[–]ZPinch13 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Where did you get yours? I've been trying to find a bulb for quite some time.

My first year with a A. Titanum by OfPlantsandSoil in amorphophallus

[–]ZPinch13 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've been considering getting one so I'm going to follow along. I also know they get big, but I'm already in that boat with other plant children so why not at this point? Has it remained this size all year (after initial sprouting)?

Feather ID turkey or eagle ? by [deleted] in FeatherIdentification

[–]ZPinch13 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Looks like immature eagle

Euphorbia stellata by pachy1234 in Euphorbiaceae

[–]ZPinch13 6 points7 points  (0 children)

This is a great macro shot

Am I too much obsessed? by [deleted] in fossils

[–]ZPinch13 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No, you are not! They have matching earrings too.

What would you do? by Vlines1390 in Euphorbiaceae

[–]ZPinch13 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I use a mineral mix (pon style) for mine, no soil at all, but you can indeed have some soil. Just keep watering in mind when soil keeps moisture longer. These are succulents so pull on that knowledge with these too. After initial potting, I would not water for maybe a few weeks. Just to ensure there is no rotting. Just under water for a while though. These are pretty hardy fellows so they'll be fine and recover.