Euphorbia anoplia

Tanzanian zipper plant, also known as Euphorbia polygona var. anoplia, is a small colony-forming spineless spurge with bright green, ridged, cylinders that can grow slowly to 12 inches high sporting horizontal light and dark green striping. They freely make offsets at the base forming attractive specimen colonies over time. The burgundy and purple flowers along the many ribs are attractive.

Euphorbia anoplia, commonly known as Tanzanian Zipper Plant, is a unique, leafless succulent which very closely resembles a cactus. Matures to form upright, twisting column with horizontal striations and distinct, geometric vertical ridges. Over time offsets will emerge to form clumping colony. Small, irregular, maroon red flowers emerge along the ridgelines. Provide a well-drained soil away from reflected heat. Requires little water once established. Ideal in warm climate landscapes, rock gardens and container gardens, but is especially happy sitting on your bright windowsill as a houseplant. Protect this little guy from frost!

Related to Euphorbia polygona, this is probably a hybrid that has persisted in cultivated somehow. Forms shapely, geometric, spineless succulent towers of green and faintly banded flesh. Black margins on each segment. Forms nice colonies! Also known as Tanzanian Zipper Plant.

This species is dormant in winter, keep it totally dry at or around 40?. Light Shade. Maroon. Indoor.

Stemless clumps to 12" tall. Keep dry in winter. Hardy to 32 °F.