Euphorbia mlanjeana

Description

Native to Malawi and Mozambique, this unusual succulent shrub produces a captivating stout columnar stem. This chunky caudex produces bright green spiky branches, which spiral up the stem and leave behind rows of spiralling scars from spent branches. Euphorbia mlanjeana is a rare addition for any fanatics of caudiciform succulents.

WATERING

During S/S water when the soil is 100% dry. Refrain from watering during winter months.

LIGHT REQUIREMENTS

Full sun.

FEED

Use a cactus fertiliser twice between April – September.

REPOTTING

Repot every 2-3 years. Use a well draining cactus compost, adding extra drainage such as perlite, pumice or grit.

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.