How to prune euphorbia ferox

Spring or early summer if any cuts are needed. Using thick puncture-resistant gloves and eye protection, cut dead stems flush at the base with sterilized pruners. Flush the wound with cold water to slow sap. Keep the plant dry and in bright light until the wound calluses.

Very rarely — only to remove dead or rotting stems. Euphorbia ferox is a slow-growing, densely spiny succulent that needs no routine pruning. Remove individual stems only if they die or rot at the base. Extreme caution is essential: the spines can cause injury and the latex is toxic. Avoid unnecessary cuts — this species is valued for its untamed, clustered form.

Using thick puncture-resistant gloves and eye protection, cut dead stems flush at the base with sterilized pruners. Flush the wound with cold water to slow sap. Keep the plant dry and in bright light until the wound calluses.