Ideal Temperature for Myrtle spurge
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Signs of Cold Stress in Myrtle spurge
Symptoms
Myrtle spurge flourishes in warm conditions and does not withstand cold well. Optimal growth occurs when temperatures exceed 50℉. In winter, it should be maintained above 32℉. If temperatures drop below 20℉, the plant may weaken, droop, and become susceptible to root decay. Minor frost damage might not show immediate signs, but the plant will progressively decline after about a week.
Solutions
Prune away frost-damaged sections, checking for root rot. If roots are rotted, remove them, and the plant can be propagated via cuttings. Promptly relocate indoors to a warm setting, positioning the plant near a south-facing window for abundant light. If natural light is insufficient, use supplementary lighting.
Signs of Heat Stress in Myrtle spurge
Symptoms
In summer, Myrtle spurge should be kept below 75℉. When temperatures surpass 85℉, plant development will halt, it will suffer dehydration, wilting, and increased vulnerability to sun damage.
Solutions
Remove any sunburnt or decayed portions. Protect the plant from direct afternoon sun until it recovers and resumes growth. For plants with root rot, cease watering until new roots start to form.
