spurge

Spurge (Euphorbia 'Helena') should be watered regularly, but deeply. During spring and summer, aim to water your plant about once a week. Make sure the soil is completely soaked but not overly wet, and do not water the foliage of the plant. In autumn and winter, watering should be weekly, or as and when the soil begins to feel dry. Make sure you leave some time between waterings to allow the soil to dry out.

Spurge (Euphorbia 'Helena') grows best in full sunlight and at least 6 hours of direct sunlight each day. They can tolerate partial shade, but need several hours of bright, indirect sunlight each day to maintain their strength and vigor. They are best suited to a growing area with bright, indirect light during the early morning and late afternoon hours, and full sun during the midday. If given too much shade, this species of plant may start to look sickly and the flowers may be fewer. The best time to provide spurge with sunlight is between 8am and 6pm when the sun is at its highest point in the sky. As the sun rises in the morning, it provides the plant with the much-needed full spectrum of light which it needs to thrive.

For best results, Spurge (Euphorbia 'Helena') should be pruned in late winter or very early spring, before it starts to actively grow in the spring. Pruning stimulates new growth and helps maintain a neat, attractive shape. Cut back stems that become too long, and remove any dead or damaged stems. Be sure to use sharp, clean, bypass pruners, and avoid making soft cuts. Avoid pruning this plant severely as it responds well to light pruning. As a rule, limit pruning to no more than 1 third of the plant's foliage.