Euphorbia hirta
Care consensus, photos, and the collectors growing it.
- Common name
- Asthmaplant
- Plant type
- Herb
- Growth habit
- Herbaceous
- Light
- Full sun
- Watering
- Medium
- Temperature
- Warm
- Humidity
- Moderate
- Propagation
- Seed grown
- Native range
- Tropical regions
- Toxic to pets
- Toxic
- Toxic to people
- Toxic
- public plants
- 0 public plants
- collectors
- 0 collectors
What Euphorbia hirta is
Euphorbia hirta is an herbaceous plant often called the asthmaplant. It grows close to the ground with stems covered in fine, reddish hairs.
You will find this plant thrives when given plenty of full sun and medium watering. It prefers warm, moderately humid conditions to maintain its growth habit.
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The plant contains a milky latex sap that is irritating to the skin and eyes and harmful if ingested.
Written by Pi, the helpful collecto.rs AI. Not veterinary or medical advice — check with a professional before letting a pet or a child near an unfamiliar plant.
People and Euphorbia hirta
How our relationship with this plant has changed over time.
- Ancient history
Traditional origins
People in tropical regions first recognized the plant for its role in local herbal practices. It was gathered from the wild for these specific uses.
- Colonial era
Global movement
As trade routes expanded across tropical zones, the plant spread to new territories. It adapted quickly to various disturbed soils and warm environments.
- Modern day
Current collection
You now see it as an intentional part of collections focused on tropical herbs. Growers propagate it from seed to maintain its presence in the home.
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Frequently asked about Euphorbia hirta
Quick answers pulled from the public catalog and care consensus above.
What is Euphorbia hirta?
Euphorbia hirta is a species in the Euphorbia genus. Commonly known as Asthmaplant, a herb, and with a herbaceous growth habit. Native to Tropical regions.
How do you care for Euphorbia hirta?
Reference care guidance for Euphorbia hirta: full sun light, medium watering, warm temperatures, and moderate humidity. Collectors on collecto.rs will refine this as more public specimens are added.
How rare is Euphorbia hirta?
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Where can I see real photos of Euphorbia hirta?
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