General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Cactus/Succulent
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 11 +4.4 °C (40 °F) to +7.2 °C (50 °F)
Plant Height: 24 to 36 inches
Leaves: Other: Evergreen succulent stems with spines
Flowers: Other: In the genus Euphorbia, the flowers are reduced in size and aggregated into a cluster of flowers called a cyathium (plural cyathia). This feature is present in every species of the genus Euphorbia but nowhere else in the plant kingdom.
Dynamic Accumulator: B (Boron)
Toxicity: Other: All members of the genus Euphorbia produce a milky sap called latex that is toxic and can range from a mild irritant to very poisonous.

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  • Euphorbia

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Location: Texas
Date: 2014-11-04
South African Caudiciform
Comments:
  • Posted by Reine (Cleveland, Texas - Zone 9a) on Nov 5, 2014 1:33 PM concerning plant:
    This Euphorbia caudiciform comes from the Republic of South Africa.
    This plant grows well in a light, fast draining soil. I use crushed pumice (approximately 3/8 ") and perlite to lighten up my potting soil.

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