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Euphorbia mammillaris
Place the succulent in a sunny or semi-shaded location. It is not demanding in terms of light.
Always water a few days after the substrate has dried out. Reduce watering in winter.
It can withstand temperatures as low as -6.7 °C for short periods. However, the plant is not frost-resistant.
It originates from extremely dry areas with less than 200 mm of rainfall per year.
Euphorbia mammillaris, also known as Indian Corn Cob, originates from South Africa. In nature, it grows on plains and rocky slopes in the Western Cape and Eastern Cape regions. It belongs to the group of succulent spurges with a very distinctive growth form.
The plant forms a succulent shrub composed of many upright, ribbed, club-shaped stems with lateral branches. The stems are chalky green, have 7 to 15 ribs and can reach a diameter of up to 6 cm. The short-lived leaves are green and up to about 0.6 cm long. The irregularly scattered, spreading spines are actually hardened flower stalks, pinkish white in color and up to around 2 cm long. The plant can grow to a height of about 30 cm.
The cyathia are formed around the tops of the stems on short stalks approximately 2 mm long. The flowers are inconspicuous and typical for the genus.
Euphorbia mammillaris requires a well-draining substrate and a bright position. Watering should be moderate and only after the substrate has dried, as it must not remain waterlogged for long periods. The size of the plant naturally adapts to the container, staying smaller in a small pot and becoming more robust in a larger one, which together with its low demands makes it easy to grow.