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Plant ID Request Small White Flower

9 years ago

Hi
Can someone identify this plant for me?
I know it is fast growing and spreads rapidly. Bought it for my mother for Mother's Day and it was flowering then.
She passed away just before Christmas and I have taken cuttings.
Just not sure how to care for it as I don't know what it is - although it appears to be quite hardy.
Sorry about the blurry shot...
Many Thanks
Sue

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alisonoz_gw
9 years ago
Sue it's a form of Euphorbia. It's a tiny cultivar of
Euphorbia leucocephala
http://www.burkesbackyard.com.au/fact-sheets/in-the-garden/flowering-plants-shrubs/euphorbia-leucocephala/#.VLoKL9KUddw

and I think it's known in the trade as "Diamond Frost " or similar

They can sucker, and they will die down over winter, when you can cut those canes right back and hopefully your plant will re-shoot in spring.

Euphorbias like those have a white, latex-like sap which is an irritant so be careful handling it and keep kids and animals away if poss.

Here is a link that might be useful: link
tropicbreezent
9 years ago
Now that you mention it, it does look similar to mine that I've known as Euphorbia "Snow Flakes". I was told it only lasts a few years and then needs replacement. Mine was on the property when I bought it, about 12 years ago. It flowers so densly you don't see the green leaves. Unlike what they say on the Burke's backyard link, mine would never lose all its leaves. Last year it started to look a bit spindly but this year it suddenly died. Guess now's the time for a replacement.
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suziq62
Original Author
9 years ago
Thanks so much.
annie_____
9 years ago
just one thing... pls be careful with that sap. All the euphorbias have it and some are worse than others. I don't know about this one but I had a rather nasty experience with another variety of them and I'm now warning everyone BE CAREFUL!!
nighthawk0911
7 years ago
http://thewildpapaya.com/?product=euphorbia-leucocephala-little-white-christmas-shrubpascuita-tree

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