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 |
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United StatesObsessed
Absolutely stunning specimen - such a good addition to my collection.
United StatesEuphorbia obesa hybrid
Great size, bigger than expected and great packing
United StatesQuad of cactus
I was very happy with the cacti I purchased. So much care in the packaging! Of course I’d like a larger E. Obesa but with careful nurturing this little guy will grow. Marian
United StatesEuphorbia Obessa Hybrid
It’s cute but small. I really bought this for a large windowbox planter in the retirement home where I reside. But, due to the cold weather and where the box sits, I will hold it in my apartment until spring. Thank you for sending this and the other plants in the order so quickly. I also have a rather large collection of cactus plants and some succulents. I enjoy doing business with you. Happy holidays.
United StatesReally nice!
Very cute, healthy, well packaged. Nice addition to my growing collection.
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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 |
- Reviews
- Questions
United StatesObsessed
Absolutely stunning specimen - such a good addition to my collection.
United StatesEuphorbia obesa hybrid
Great size, bigger than expected and great packing
United StatesQuad of cactus
I was very happy with the cacti I purchased. So much care in the packaging! Of course I’d like a larger E. Obesa but with careful nurturing this little guy will grow. Marian
United StatesEuphorbia Obessa Hybrid
It’s cute but small. I really bought this for a large windowbox planter in the retirement home where I reside. But, due to the cold weather and where the box sits, I will hold it in my apartment until spring. Thank you for sending this and the other plants in the order so quickly. I also have a rather large collection of cactus plants and some succulents. I enjoy doing business with you. Happy holidays.
United StatesReally nice!
Very cute, healthy, well packaged. Nice addition to my growing collection.