Sticks of Fire 'Rosea' lost it's red coloring

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cheryljm Oakhurst, CA Nov 11, 2009

Does anyone know if it is normal for Sticks of Fire 'Rosea' (Euphorbia tirucalli) to lose their red coloring when they are kept to warn? That is what the nursery person said was the reason for the plant to go green with green new growth.

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trinawitch Canton,IL &Dent Coun, MO(Zone 5b) Nov 11, 2009

I wish I knew the answer to this one for you. what does one look like when it is colored

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cheryljm Oakhurst, CA Nov 11, 2009

It has red tips, I assume that would be the new growth.

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trinawitch Canton,IL &Dent Coun, MO(Zone 5b) Nov 11, 2009

hhhhmmm... let me think on it....I know my poinsettia's turn completely green if they get so much as a smidge of light at night! how are your plants doing that I sent you?

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trackinsand mid central, FL(Zone 9a) Nov 11, 2009

the brighter the sunlight, the more intense red color.

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plantladylin (Zone 1) Nov 11, 2009

I agree with Trackinsand ... it needs full sun to have the foliage turn red. Here's the link to Plant Files with photo's and information for Euphorbia tirucalli 'Rosea':

http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/58092/

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trinawitch Canton,IL &Dent Coun, MO(Zone 5b) Nov 11, 2009

Hey now I know why that sounded so familiar you sent me some cheryl! LOL sometimes I'm slow!

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QCHammy San Tan Valley, AZ(Zone 9a) Nov 12, 2009

Actually it's exactly the opposite of what Trackinsand said. I grow this outside in a pot and it always goes green in the summer when it is hot. The cold weather actually brings out the red color more. Mine is starting to turn shades of red and orange now that it's starting to cool down. Doesn't tolerate much frost though so protect it from any frost. I'll take a picture of it tomorrow.

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trackinsand mid central, FL(Zone 9a) Nov 12, 2009

hmmm, florida never gets too much cold, at least where i am, the sun intensifies it here...different climates perhaps.

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QCHammy San Tan Valley, AZ(Zone 9a) Nov 12, 2009

I guess it could react differently to different climates, I was only aware of what it did in this type of climate and based on what I've read in different sources. Here's a picture of mine starting to go to shades of red now that the night temps are getting lower. We had a couple nights in the 30's in Oct. and that is when they first started going orange.

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cheryljm Oakhurst, CA Nov 13, 2009

Thanks for all the help everyone. Trina, the plants you sent are doing great. Also, the Euphorbia I sent you wasn't the 'Rosea' so it won't get the red coloring, sorry. I am trying to trade for some right now. This question was for the person that has the plant I want to trade with. Thanks again, Cheryl

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