Euphorbia Platyclada

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    Has anyone had any experience growing Euphorbia Platyclada.
    I planted a cutting about a month ago, it rooted in about a fortnight, and look's healthy, but it seems extremely slow growing. Any advice appreciated, this euphorbia is a new one on me :noidea:
     
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    I've never heard if this plant but it looks an interesting one to grow (I looked it up)
    In my experience succulents never grow quickly, if they did they'd be soft and sappy. Also this time of year they should be going into their dormant winter rest period when they hardly grow at all.
     
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      Thanks @Michael Hewett , yes it's an unusual plant, also known as the dead plant. What you say about the dormant stage makes a lot of sense :thumbsup:
      Once the plants established, i'll send a cutting down for you Michael :dbgrtmb:
       
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        Looking it up I see it comes from Madagascar.

        I'd be inclined to give it a some decent warmth over the winter.

        Maybe a absolute minimum of 10c and preferably higher.
         
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          Thanks @pete :thumbsup:
           
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          That's very kind, thank you :smile:
           
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