Euphorbia grandialata

Description

A rare and thorny columnar species, Euphorbia grandialata grows with a solitary trunk at first before branching out from the base. Its most distinct feature consists of its wide rounded sections presenting periods of rapid growth, before becoming narrow again. During the growing season the succulent can also produce small branchlets, which are deciduous and die back for the plants’ dormant period. Long grey spines emerge from its grey ribs, while stems appear with an almost yellowish striped pattern. Its yellow blooms are made up of small clusters of cymes, emerging during the growing season.

WATERING

Water when soil is dry 100%. Water lightly (if at all) during winter months.

LIGHT REQUIREMENTS

Full sun.

FEED

If not repotting then you can use a well-balanced cactus feed every month from April – September.

REPOTTING

Repot this plant every two years to replenish the soil and to allow extra room for the roots to spread out. Use a well-draining and gritty cactus compost.

POT SIZE / HEIGHT

See available sizes below. Please note that, due to their natural variability, specimens’ height may be within 10-20% of the stated height below.

Plant is supplied in its plastic nursery pot.