How to prune euphorbia polygona

Spring or summer for removing spent flower stalks. Twist or cut spent flower stalks cleanly at their base. To remove dead offsets, cut at the junction with the main stem using a sterilised knife. Blot latex immediately, keep the cut dry, and allow several days to callus before watering.

Rarely — only to remove dead tissue or spent flowers. Euphorbia polygona (snowflake euphorbia) is a compact columnar succulent requiring no routine pruning. Offsets cluster at the base and should be left to form a natural colony. Remove dead offsets or spent flower stalks only. Always use gloves and eye protection — latex sap is toxic and a serious skin and eye irritant.

Twist or cut spent flower stalks cleanly at their base. To remove dead offsets, cut at the junction with the main stem using a sterilised knife. Blot latex immediately, keep the cut dry, and allow several days to callus before watering.