Truffula tree and tree euphorbia. This fast-growing small tree has thin, short trunks with leafless lower branches. The leaves are yellow-green or bluish-green. Truffula flowers in spring in clusters of green flowers that make a fantastic display. They are best used as specimens, but also look good in the foreground of other large shrubs or as bushy groups in cactus and succulent gardens. Like all Euphorbias, they exude a milky white sap when damaged, which is irritating to the skin, so they should not be in a place where people are likely to touch them.
The plant needs direct sunlight for optimum growth, but will do well in partial shade. E. lambii needs well-drained soil and will not tolerate wet conditions or waterlogged soil, especially in winter. It is not completely hardy and can suffer some damage, but established plants should recover from a few degrees of frost.
This species is native to the Canary Islands (La Gomera).
We are a plant nursery in the Algarve specialising in dry mediterranean species. We propagate and grow our own stock in conditions they are likely to endure when they are planted out.
We grow plants that are adapted to the dry land conditions in Portugal and southern Spain, both mediterranean perennials and succulents.
We choose plants that require very little water and maintenance. We produce a range of dry land plants that are typical of the worlds mediterranean regions. These are available to order ready for planting in the wetter months of the year. Please order the plants you need and we’ll have them ready at the best time for planting.
To ensure your new plants adapt and establish quickly, we produce them in special anti-spiral root pruning containers and a range of fibre pots (no plastic waste) with our own tried and tested growing media.
Viveiros Jardimseco
Tavira, Algarve
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Plantas adaptadas à seca - produzimos plantas adaptadas às condições de Portugal e Sul de Espanha, tanto espécies mediterrânicas como suculentas.
Oferecemos uma gama de espécies típicas das zonas climáticas mediterrânicas em todo o mundo.