Euphorbia mammillaris corn cob
Euphorbia mammillaris corn cob
Euphorbia mammillaris corn cob
Euphorbia mammillaris corn cob
Euphorbia mammillaris corn cob
Euphorbia mammillaris corn cob
Euphorbia mammillaris corn cob
Euphorbia mammillaris corn cob
Euphorbia mammillaris corn cob
Euphorbia mammillaris corn cob
Euphorbia mammillaris corn cob
Euphorbia mammillaris corn cob
Euphorbia mammillaris corn cob
Euphorbia mammillaris corn cob
Euphorbia mammillaris corn cob
Euphorbia mammillaris corn cob
Euphorbia mammillaris corn cob
Euphorbia mammillaris corn cob
Euphorbia mammillaris corn cob

The Euphorbia mammillaris, also known as the Indian corn cob, belongs to the Euphorbiaceae family. A local of South Africa, the Indian corn cob euphorbia is a grey/silver colored columnar shrublet that has the typical spikes, just like toothpicks. The main stem is thick, with many lateral branches that appear club-like. The drought-tolerant Euphorbia Indian corn cob grows to a height of 1 foot and bears gold/yellow flowers through the year. The plant is winter-dormant, grows fast, and is not frost-hardy. This plant requires full sun to partial shade for best growth.

Growth Rate

The Indian corn cob is a fast-growing plant.

Flowering

The Euphorbia mammillaris flowers all through the year. The color of the Indian corn cob flower is gold/yellow.

Watering

An important tip for Euphorbia mammillaris care is that the plant should be watered once a week during the hot summer season and once a month during winter.

Soil

Another crucial aspect of Indian corn cob cactus care is that it should be planted in cacti-appropriate soil or loamy soil. Use a container with suitable drainage holes.

Hardiness

The hardiness zone for this succulent is 9b to 11a. It is not frost-hardy and cannot survive a hard frost.

Light

This plant needs full sun to partial shade for the best growth.

Propagation

Euphorbia mammillaris propagation is best done via offsets.

Indian corn cob bears fruits with obtuse lobes, which are about 6mm in diameter. Order this fantastic succulent from Planet Desert at the best prices!

Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz

Bloom Season Early spring early summer
Bloom Season Late winter, early summer
Botanical Name Euphorbia mammillaris
Common Name Corncob cactus
Dormancy Winter
Family Euphorbiaceae
Flower Color Chalky green
Flower Color Red purple
Genus Euphorbia
Growth Habit Erect clubshaped
Growth Rate Fast
Growth Rate Slow
Hardiness Zone 9 11 ( USDA)
Hardiness Zone 9, 10, 11
Mature Size 10 14 in. tall
Mature Size 8 12 in. tall
Native Area South Africa
Plant Type Cactus like succulent
Plant Type Evergreen succulent
Propagation By cuttings, seeds
Propagation By offsets, cuttings, seeds
Resistance Extremely drought-tolerant
Resistance Extremely drought-tolerant, pest resistance
Soil PH 6.5, Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type Succulent potting mix soil
Soil Type Succulents potting mix soil
Special Features Columnar plant with vertical stem, easy to grow
Special Features Easy to grow
Sun Exposure Full sun, partial shade
Toxicity Toxic for humans, toxic for pets
Watering Needs Low
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Euphorbia mammillaris corn cob

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The Euphorbia mammillaris, also known as the Indian corn cob, belongs to the Euphorbiaceae family. A local of South Africa, the Indian corn cob euphorbia is a grey/silver colored columnar shrublet that has the typical spikes, just like toothpicks. The main stem is thick, with many lateral branches that appear club-like. The drought-tolerant Euphorbia Indian corn cob grows to a height of 1 foot and bears gold/yellow flowers through the year. The plant is winter-dormant, grows fast, and is not frost-hardy. This plant requires full sun to partial shade for best growth.

Growth Rate

The Indian corn cob is a fast-growing plant.

Flowering

The Euphorbia mammillaris flowers all through the year. The color of the Indian corn cob flower is gold/yellow.

Watering

An important tip for Euphorbia mammillaris care is that the plant should be watered once a week during the hot summer season and once a month during winter.

Soil

Another crucial aspect of Indian corn cob cactus care is that it should be planted in cacti-appropriate soil or loamy soil. Use a container with suitable drainage holes.

Hardiness

The hardiness zone for this succulent is 9b to 11a. It is not frost-hardy and cannot survive a hard frost.

Light

This plant needs full sun to partial shade for the best growth.

Propagation

Euphorbia mammillaris propagation is best done via offsets.

Indian corn cob bears fruits with obtuse lobes, which are about 6mm in diameter. Order this fantastic succulent from Planet Desert at the best prices!

Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz

Bloom Season Early spring early summer
Bloom Season Late winter, early summer
Botanical Name Euphorbia mammillaris
Common Name Corncob cactus
Dormancy Winter
Family Euphorbiaceae
Flower Color Chalky green
Flower Color Red purple
Genus Euphorbia
Growth Habit Erect clubshaped
Growth Rate Fast
Growth Rate Slow
Hardiness Zone 9 11 ( USDA)
Hardiness Zone 9, 10, 11
Mature Size 10 14 in. tall
Mature Size 8 12 in. tall
Native Area South Africa
Plant Type Cactus like succulent
Plant Type Evergreen succulent
Propagation By cuttings, seeds
Propagation By offsets, cuttings, seeds
Resistance Extremely drought-tolerant
Resistance Extremely drought-tolerant, pest resistance
Soil PH 6.5, Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type Succulent potting mix soil
Soil Type Succulents potting mix soil
Special Features Columnar plant with vertical stem, easy to grow
Special Features Easy to grow
Sun Exposure Full sun, partial shade
Toxicity Toxic for humans, toxic for pets
Watering Needs Low

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