This is a dwarf interesting hybrid involving Euphorbia susannae and Euphorbia bupleurifolia, pretty easy to grow. (Common names are pineapple and cocklebur) It has a thickened root merging into a short caudex partly underground with several ananas-like branches arising from the crown. It shows intermediate characteristic from both the parents.
Minimum avg. temperature: 50 F/ 10 C
Sun exposure: Light shade
Origin: Garden origin (hybrid), but quite common in cultivation.
Growth habits: Spherical 2-5 cm long and 4 cm in diameter / small, slow-growing
Watering needs: It needs constant moisture during the Summer, but it doesn't like winter water, as it rots easily.
Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz
Bloom Season
Flower Color
Growth Rate
Hardiness Zone
Mature Size
Resistance
Sun Exposure
| Bloom Season | Spring and summer |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Euphorbia japonica |
| Common Name | Pineapple, cocklebur |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Family | Euphorbiaceae |
| Flower Color | Yellowgreen |
| Genus | Euphorbia |
| Growth Habit | Spherical |
| Growth Rate | Slow growth |
| Hardiness Zone | 44327 |
| Mature Size | 1ft (12 inches, 30 cm) |
| Native Area | South africa |
| Resistance | 50 ºf |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun |
- Description
- Key Plant Features
This is a dwarf interesting hybrid involving Euphorbia susannae and Euphorbia bupleurifolia, pretty easy to grow. (Common names are pineapple and cocklebur) It has a thickened root merging into a short caudex partly underground with several ananas-like branches arising from the crown. It shows intermediate characteristic from both the parents.
Minimum avg. temperature: 50 F/ 10 C
Sun exposure: Light shade
Origin: Garden origin (hybrid), but quite common in cultivation.
Growth habits: Spherical 2-5 cm long and 4 cm in diameter / small, slow-growing
Watering needs: It needs constant moisture during the Summer, but it doesn't like winter water, as it rots easily.
Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz
Bloom Season
Flower Color
Growth Rate
Hardiness Zone
Mature Size
Resistance
Sun Exposure
| Bloom Season | Spring and summer |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Euphorbia japonica |
| Common Name | Pineapple, cocklebur |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Family | Euphorbiaceae |
| Flower Color | Yellowgreen |
| Genus | Euphorbia |
| Growth Habit | Spherical |
| Growth Rate | Slow growth |
| Hardiness Zone | 44327 |
| Mature Size | 1ft (12 inches, 30 cm) |
| Native Area | South africa |
| Resistance | 50 ºf |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun |
