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

Blooming Season Late winter to early summer.
Common Name Corncob cactus.
Dormancy Winter
Family Euphorbiaceae
Flower Chalky green
Frost Tolerance  8-12°c
Growth Rate Slow growth
Hardiness Zone 10a
Height 20-35 cm tall.
Origin South africa.
Pot Size 3.5"
Scientific Name Euphorbia mammillaris corn cob
Shape Erect club-shaped
Sun Exposure Full sun to partial shade

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SB
03/02/2023
Shelley B.
United States United States

Perfect!

Love this little guy! Arrived in perfect condition!

PW
11/08/2022
Peiti W.
United States United States

Great

Great packing! Arrived in beautiful and healthy condition!

PW
10/06/2022
Peiti W.
United States United States

much smaller than advertised

Cute but very small.

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SR
09/19/2022
Sheldon R.

Such a sweet little succulent

Another great succulent for my collection, quite happy with it.

EK
04/11/2022
Elizabeth K.
United States United States

Fantastic plant!

This plant came very well packaged, no damage sustained. It has many little leafy buds on it and it is growing beautifully!

Euphorbia mammillaris corn cob

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