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Toothed spurge (Euphorbia dentata) Care Guide
Care guide for Toothed spurge: light, watering, humidity, soil and temperature, based on the species' botanical profile.
📷 Cody Stricker · CC BY 4.0 · GBIF/iNaturalist
⚠️ Toothed spurge is toxic to pets — see the toxicity page.
Care at a glance
LightPlenty of light; some direct sun is tolerated.
WaterWater roughly every 21 days, let the top 2-3 cm of soil dry out between waterings. Tolerates the occasional missed watering.
HumidityTolerates average room humidity (20-40%).
TemperatureTemperate: 12-24 °C (54-75 °F).
SoilWell-draining mix, slightly acidic to neutral pH (6.0-7.5).
Growthslow growth. Mature height ~0.9 m (3.0 ft).
Origin
Native to: Arkansas, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana.
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