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Euphorbia Health - Possible Frostbite


Question
Under unfortunate circumstances what i thought was a cactus but is probably
a Euphorbia was left out in the cold for 2 weeks. Most days were in the 50s,
but one weekend it may have reached the 30s. Now that it has moved back
inside, the smaller tips are wilted, some of the stronger trunks bent and
needed to be cut and the some of the joints near the base appear to be
bleeding. Is there any hope? Aside from bringing it in, watering it, giving it as
much light as possible and giving it cactus/succulent food - is there anything
else i can/should do to save my plant?

Answer
Nicole,

Depending on the type of Euphorbia, they may not take temperatures below 40 degrees. What really will get them is the night time low. If the main/older trunks are damaged as well as the tips, then the plant may be too far gone. If the "blood" was white, then you definitely have a Euphorbia.

Sometimes the parts of the plant closest to the ground may survive. If those parts still look good, only water if the soil is dry, don't fertilize until you see new growth. Hopefully you plant is not a total loss. Hope this helps.

Sincerely,

Greg  

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