Hybrids involving "obesa" can be some of the most interesting and unique.
Native to South Africa. Known as the Basketball plant. Great conversation piece. Avoid white sap from the interior of the plant. If you get in touch with it, wash thoroughly with soap and water. Protect from frost. Provide filtered light. This plant is hardy (36 degrees F). Water thoroughly when soil is dry.
Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz
Bloom Season | Summer |
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Botanical Name | Euphorbia obesa 'hybrid' |
Common Name | Basket ball plant |
Dormancy | Winter |
Family | Euphorbiaceae |
Flower Color | Yellow |
Flower Color | Yellow, green |
Genus | Euphorbia |
Growth Habit | Globular |
Growth Rate | Slow |
Hardiness Zone | 10 11 (USDA) |
Mature Size | 8 in. tall |
Mature Size | 8 in. tall, 12 in. wide |
Native Area | South Africa |
Plant Type | Branched succulent |
Propagation | By seeds |
Resistance | Drought tolerant |
Resistance | Drought tolerant, frost tolerant |
Soil PH | 6.5 |
Soil PH | 6.5, Acidic, Neutral |
Soil Type | Welldrained sandy soil |
Special Features | Easy to grow |
Sun Exposure | Full su |
Sun Exposure | Full sun, Partial shade |
Toxicity | Toxic for humans |
Toxicity | Toxic for humans, toxic for pets |
Watering Needs | Moderate |
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Hybrids involving "obesa" can be some of the most interesting and unique.
Native to South Africa. Known as the Basketball plant. Great conversation piece. Avoid white sap from the interior of the plant. If you get in touch with it, wash thoroughly with soap and water. Protect from frost. Provide filtered light. This plant is hardy (36 degrees F). Water thoroughly when soil is dry.
Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz
Bloom Season | Summer |
---|---|
Botanical Name | Euphorbia obesa 'hybrid' |
Common Name | Basket ball plant |
Dormancy | Winter |
Family | Euphorbiaceae |
Flower Color | Yellow |
Flower Color | Yellow, green |
Genus | Euphorbia |
Growth Habit | Globular |
Growth Rate | Slow |
Hardiness Zone | 10 11 (USDA) |
Mature Size | 8 in. tall |
Mature Size | 8 in. tall, 12 in. wide |
Native Area | South Africa |
Plant Type | Branched succulent |
Propagation | By seeds |
Resistance | Drought tolerant |
Resistance | Drought tolerant, frost tolerant |
Soil PH | 6.5 |
Soil PH | 6.5, Acidic, Neutral |
Soil Type | Welldrained sandy soil |
Special Features | Easy to grow |
Sun Exposure | Full su |
Sun Exposure | Full sun, Partial shade |
Toxicity | Toxic for humans |
Toxicity | Toxic for humans, toxic for pets |
Watering Needs | Moderate |