Euphorbia lathyrus | Caper Spurge | Various
Euphorbia lathyrus belongs to the plant family EUPHORBIACE and Genus Euphorbia This plant specimen prefers Wet soil a pH of 7 . All plants need light to allow the photosynthesis process of converting carbon dioxide to growth sugars to take place. Some plants need more sun-light than others. For this plant those sunlight conditions are well described as … Full sun
We are often asked about plants for humming bird attraction. Unfortunately Euphorbia lathyrus does not attract these beautiful hummingbird, sunbird or nectar feeding varieties of garden birds
Impressive Autumn foliage display is not shown by Euphorbia lathyrus so look for an alternative plant for pleasing Fall leaf properties
Euphorbia lathyrus caper spurge is not known as a butterfly attracting plant
Almost all plants grown in gardens need to be fed using fertilzer in order to see them at their best. For this plant the suggested fertilizer program would be based upon … Typical mix of: 3 parts Nitrogen (N), 2 parts Phosphorous (P) and 3 parts Potassium (K for Latin name Kalium).
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Euphorbia lathyrus has been traditionally used as a purgative. The seeds and the latex are used in herbal preparations. It is highly toxic. Do not use under any circumstances.
"The Encyclopedia of Medicinal Plants", Andrew Chevallier, DK Publishing, New York, 1996.