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Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

H: 6"-12"
W: 9'-12'

planting zones

9b-11

6in | $15.75

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Euphorbia ferox plant details

Euphorbia ferox is a cactus / succulent with green foliage. In spring yellow flowers emerge. Prefers to be dry in summer, dry when dormant. Does well in gritty and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Euphorbia ferox

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: euphorbiaceae
Mature size: 9 FT - 12 FT - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring
Uses: bare root shipping available, houseplant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Euphorbia ferox

USDA Zones: 9b - 11
Sun exposure: bright shade

Soil needs: gritty and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

The Pincushion Euphorbia (Euphorbia ferox) is a small, spiny succulent shrublet native to the Great Karoo area in South Africa, specifically from Graaff Reinet to Beaufort West. Thriving alongside Euphorbia esculenta, it dominates certain locations in the region. This succulent branches at the base, forming rounded clusters up to 60 cm in diameter. Its columnar stems, resembling green corncobs with thorns, measure about 5 cm in diameter. The numerous spines, spaced 6 mm apart, are stout, rigid, and range from 1 to 6 cm in length, transitioning from reddish to purple and finally grey. Euphorbia ferox exhibits variability across its distribution, with differences in appearance within and between populations, making it a fascinating and adaptable species in its natural habitat.