Euphorbia squarrosa is a spiny succulent with a swollen rootstock that extends into a caudex, from the top of which arise many branches in all directions. It can grow up to 12 inches tall, while the caudex can reach a length of 25 inches and a diameter of 4 inches.The branches are dark green with grayish spines, creeping or semi-erect, typically 3-angled and slightly twisted. They can grow up to 8 inches in height and 1 inch in width. The spines are initially reddish-brown, turning gray as they age. They arranged in pairs on either side of a roughly circular shield of the same color, aligned along the ribs of the branches. The tiny triangular leaves fall off shortly after they appear. This plant flowers in late spring and summer, they grow solitary and arise from the notches of the ribs of the branches. It likes pots with generous drain holes, needs a very airy potting medium. This plant has an excellent heat tolerance, and needs full sun to light shade exposures, it grows well even in full blasting sun, but can tolerate moderate shade. Water regularly during the active growing season. No water should ever be allowed to stand around the roots. Keep almost completely dry in winter. However, this spurge will tolerate dryness and can even thrives in poor, dry soils, but do better when grown in nutrient-rich soils with regular watering. Some cold tolerance. This spurge has tolerated temperatures down to 21 F.
Please note: All Landscape Ready plants that are in a 6-inch pot or larger WILL NOT come with a pot as it will be shipped bare root.
Please note: Our large plants are many years old, and as a result, they might have minor scaring but will arrive 100% healthy and looking great.
Please note: Our large plants are shipped bare root. They are also many years old, and as a result, they might have minor scaring but will arrive healthy and looking great.
Please note: All perennial drought tolerant plants 6 inch and larger plants will be shipped bare root. Before sending perennial plants, we often trim the leafy parts and remove flowers or buds. This helps them survive shipping and adjust to transplanting better. Perennial plants shipped Mon - Wed only.
If you live in a cold climate and are expecting temperatures below 40 degrees within the next five days after placing your order, we highly recommend adding aheat packto your order. If you do not order a heat pack, we do not send one with your order.
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Any plant that is 6" and larger that is not in our Houseplant category will be shipped bare root (without a pot).
What makes us different is the passion and the attention to detail in all we do here at Planet Desert. We are confident in the quality of our products. That’s why all our plants have a 100% satisfaction guarantee.
If you are not 100% satisfied with your purchase, you can return the product and get a refund or exchange it for another one — similar or not. Shipping charges may apply.
You can return a product for up to 14 days from the date of purchase. Please submit photos with your order number to info@planetdesert.com to initiate your return. Shipping fees may apply.
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Euphorbia squarrosa is a spiny succulent with a swollen rootstock that extends into a caudex, from the top of which arise many branches in all directions. It can grow up to 12 inches tall, while the caudex can reach a length of 25 inches and a diameter of 4 inches.The branches are dark green with grayish spines, creeping or semi-erect, typically 3-angled and slightly twisted. They can grow up to 8 inches in height and 1 inch in width. The spines are initially reddish-brown, turning gray as they age. They arranged in pairs on either side of a roughly circular shield of the same color, aligned along the ribs of the branches. The tiny triangular leaves fall off shortly after they appear. This plant flowers in late spring and summer, they grow solitary and arise from the notches of the ribs of the branches. It likes pots with generous drain holes, needs a very airy potting medium. This plant has an excellent heat tolerance, and needs full sun to light shade exposures, it grows well even in full blasting sun, but can tolerate moderate shade. Water regularly during the active growing season. No water should ever be allowed to stand around the roots. Keep almost completely dry in winter. However, this spurge will tolerate dryness and can even thrives in poor, dry soils, but do better when grown in nutrient-rich soils with regular watering. Some cold tolerance. This spurge has tolerated temperatures down to 21 F.
