| Description | This is a tall shrubby type of Euphorbia with very sharp, short, dark brown spines. When I purchased it, it was incorrectly labeled Euphorbia grandicornis. At this time I don't know the exact species. |
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| Plant Type | All Plants, Succulents |
| Sunlight | bright to full |
| Moisture | evenly moist to approach dryness |
| Growing Media | well drained |
| Temperature | prefers warm but tolerates average house |
| Stems | The thick stems are dark green, thick and very succulent. The 3-4 angled spines are brown and found in pairs at the tips of the scalloped branches. |
| Dimensions | The plant I had was around 30" tall by 24" spread, needed to be chopped back because it started to grab and scratch people in the greenhouse. Will get considerably larger. |
| Propagation | This plant can be rooted from stem cuttings. As is with almost all of the Euphorbia when you take the cutting the plant will bleed a sticky, white sap (not a good substance to get into the eyes, cuts or sensitive skin). The cuttings have rooted best during the hotter parts of the year....Take the cutting... let it callus for a day or so....I use perlite to root it in....bury the cutting in the perlite 2-3 or more inches depending on the size of the cuttings...use a layer of coarse rock to add support to the plant and weight to the pot so the cutting won't tip....with perlite the chance of over watering is almost eliminated...put in a moderate lit area and keep warm...this has worked for me...be patient |
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