Euphorbia fontqueriana
Care, watering, light and tips for Euphorbia fontqueriana on Floravia.
Quick facts
- Family: Euphorbiaceae
- Difficulty: Easy to care for
- Watering: every 15 days
- Light: Full sun
- Temperature: 10–38 °C
- Toxicity: Toxic to pets
About Euphorbia fontqueriana
Euphorbia fontqueriana, locally known as 'lletrera', is a small succulent endemic to Mallorca, forming dense, rounded clumps of fleshy stems. It features small, deciduous leaves and produces yellowish inflorescences in spring. This plant is perfect for rock gardens, xeriscapes, or as a potted plant in dry, sunny patios and balconies.
Native range
Balearic Islands (Spain)
Care tips
It thrives in full sun to very bright partial shade for optimal growth and abundant flowering. Watering should be very moderate, allowing the substrate to dry out completely between waterings, and almost non-existent in winter to prevent root rot. It prefers well-drained, sandy, or gravelly soils, specifically formulated for cacti and succulents. A common mistake is overwatering, which can be fatal for this drought-adapted species.
How to save a dying Euphorbia fontqueriana
- Warning signs
- Soft, black stems; yellow, drooping leaves. Spots on stems and leaves, rot.
- First aid
- Remove affected parts. Repot in dry, well-draining substrate. Reduce watering, increase light.
- What kills it
- Overwatering. Constant humidity rots roots and stems. Lack of light also weakens it.
- Can it be saved?
- Yes, if rot is not too advanced and the main stem is not fully affected.