Euphorbia mammillaris corn cob
(This plant comes in a 3.5 inch pot. You will receive a very similar plant to the one in the picture. It may or may not be blooming at the time of your purchase. The plant is shipped in its pot to prevent any damage to the roots).
Euphorbia mammillaris
Description: Euphorbia mammillaris is a short stemmed, dioecious shrublet producing a dense cluster. The stem is thick, erect, simple and ribbed, deep green, up to 14 inches (35 cm) tall and up to 2.4 inches (6 cm) in diameter.
Hardiness: USDA hardiness zone: 9a to 11b: from 20 °F (−6.7 °C) to 50 °F (+10 °C).
How to Grow and Care: Euphorbias are very easy to care for. They require a little pampering to become established, but once they are, they are self-sufficient. In fact, more die from too much care and watering than from neglect. Euphorbias need well-draining soil and lots of sunlight. They are not particular about soil pH, but they cannot tolerant wet soil. Unlike most succulents, Euphorbiadoes don’t handle long periods of drought well. It may need weekly watering during the summer. Water whenever the soil is dry several inches below the surface. Water deeply, but don’t let them sit in wet soil, which can cause root rot. Add some organic matter or fertilizer to the planting hole.
Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz
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United StatesThe Euphorbia I ordered arrived carefully packed. It is a good size and healthy plant. I ordered in December so I also ordered a heat pack for the shipping. All is well despite the cold temperature during shipping.
United StatesPerfect little cactus. Came quickly and is so cute and perfect. �
United StatesWas disappointed in what I received. In the picture it shows a very sturdy base. The one I received has a very narrow base barely able to support the plant. I suspect it will fall over with any growth. Bottom line wish I did not purchase it.
United StatesVery happy with my purchase. Arrived looking just like picture and packaged perfectly
United StatesMy plants arrived quickly and in amazing packaging. All were potted with a gravel topper, and I was able to open and unwrap each one in my home office with little spillage of gravel or soil. My baby arrived a nice deep green and a little tilty. But don't let this deter you. I watered him once when I got him, and then again the morning of the picture. He's had morning sun and has grown quite well in the last few days, turned a bright green, and straightened up. Lovely plant, and I will be ordering again from Planet Desert.
