Euphorbia polyacantha

Description

This cacti-like succulent grows high-up in the mountains of North-eastern Africa, reaching up to two meters tall. Euphorbia polyacantha has a lovely contrast between its green stem and grey spines, and will produce small, buttercup-yellow flowers at the tips of its branches in the spring.

WATERING

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

LIGHT REQUIREMENTS

Full sun.

REPOTTING

It can stay in the same pot for a number of years as it is such a slow growing plant. If it does ever become too small for the pot it is in, repot into one size up and use a well draining cactus compost, adding extra drainage such as perlite, pumice or grit.

FEED

Use a cactus fertiliser 3 times between March – November.

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 supplied in nursery pot.