My zipper plant is dieing, what could be causing this?
Euphorbia anoplia - Tanzanian Zipper Plant
Rare & Unique Succulents
The plant is in a small pot with 3 other succulents. At first it was fine, but then suddenly started yellowing and becoming very weak. It is very fragile and will drop an entire stem from the slightest touch. I've only been watering when dry. I have many other succulents, so I know the watering habits. But this one is giving me a hard time.
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Open Jan 21, 2022 - 10:17 AM
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Jan 21, 2022 - 10:17 AM
This sounds like a case of root rot due to over watering. Euphorbia anoplia goes dormant in the winter and requires little to no water. This could be why it was doing fine and only recently started declining. You can try to save it by unpotting to check the roots for black, mushy rot. Allow the roots to dry, then re-pot in dry, gritty soil and keep it in a dry, sunny spot, waiting until spring to resume watering.
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Euphorbia anoplia - Tanzanian Zipper Plant
Tanzanian Zipper Plant (Euphorbia anoplia): A unique succulent that grows as clusters of tall, leafless stems. The stems have striations of green tones and prominent ridges. This is an African milk barrel, but its growth habit resembles that of the North American barrel cacti. Please Note: Euphorbia...
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