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Euphorbia Cocklebur
The plant likes a sunny habitat.
Always water a few days after the substrate has dried out. In winter, limit watering.
It can tolerate -3.9 °C in the short term. However, the plant is not hardy.
The succulent is appreciated by those who like pineapples. This exotic fruit resembles a succulent in its growth.
Euphorbia Cocklebur, also known as Euphorbia × japonica, is a fascinating hybrid succulent plant that is the result of a cross between Euphorbia bupleurifolia and Euphorbia susannae, both native to South Africa. The plant was created by nurseryman and horticulturist Edward Hummel (1903-1979) in Carlsbad, California. We previously had it on our e-shop as Euphorbia bupleurifolia x susannae.
Euphorbia Cocklebur is characterized by a cluster of 5 cm long leaves on a round stem. The stalk resembles a small pineapple. The deciduous leaves are green, lance-shaped and leave cork scars on the stems. The bodies of Euphorbia, elongated and spherical, reach up to 5 cm long and 4 cm in diameter. This plant is a dwarf succulent that forms a short caudex partly underground. The succulent forms abundant offsets in all directions, forming a dense clump.
The inflorescence has never been observed before.
Take extra care when handling the plant and avoid contact with the milky sap. This oozes out when the plant is damaged. If necessary, wash the affected area with water. From spring to autumn, the plant can be potted outdoors, but take care not to burn it in the first strong sun. I therefore recommend placing the plant in the sun gradually. The succulent can be lightly fertilised, for example with cactus and succulent fertiliser. This little green pineapple is a distinctive form that will delight the eye of its grower.