![]() Peduncles 2 mm.įlowers (cyathia): Up to 7 mm across. Inflorescences (cymes): 1-3 in an horizontal line from the "flowering eyes", mid-way between each set of spines, simple. Leaves: Leaves only appear briefly, less then 3 mm at the very tips of the growing canters only, briefly in summer. These often have a dark brown or black tip. This margin is usually a white/grey, as are the spines. Stipular spines: Stout 5-12 mm long joined in a horny margin. Ribs: 3 to 5 (but usually 4) angular with wavy edges and sinuate teeth up to 1.5 cm apart. On cross section the segments have very thin walls and irregular diameter varying from 2,5 to 7 cm. The difference in colour and markings has lead to the introduction of invalid names based purely on colour. These segments are green of varying shades, conspicuously and ornamentally decorated with horizontal or "U" shaped grey-yellow or greenish-yellow markings. Stem: Acutely-angled, irregular, constricted in broad, twisted, obovate to triangular segments about 5-15 cm long, which usually represents a year of growth. Plants eventually form large mounded clumps branching from the base and above, 60-120 cm tall and up to 2 m in diameter. The stems often have distinctive yellow V-shaped markings. The plant is shipped in its pot to prevent any damage to the roots.)ĭescription: Euphorbia pseudocactus is a multi-branched, dwarf-stemmed succulent shrub that, as its name suggests, resembles a cactus. If you wish to receive your order on a specific date, or have special instructions, please add a note at the checkout. Please allow us up to 3 business days to process your order. Our plants are hand-picked and carefully selected to bring you the best quality possible. You will receive a similar plant in size and shape to the ones in the pictures. All of our plants are grown under the same conditions, although not all the plants are the same. Like all Euphorbia HANDLE WITH CARE, the latex/sap is dangerous and can cause skin rash, itching and general discomfort.(This plant comes in a 3.5 inch pot. On Aug 28, 2003, Happenstance from Northern California, CA wrote: Sometimes confused with Euphorbia grandicornis, which is like a giant version of this only without the variegation (zig-zags). However, I still use gloves to handle it because of the thorns. I have not had any problem handling this species as it is pretty tough and doesn't release its sap unless you cut it or break it on purpose, or snag one of the thorns and yank. However, plant does great in full sun, even in Phoenix, Arizona and still retains some of its variegation. This is a very commonly sold species in cactus and succulent nurseries as it has some interesting variegation of the columns accentuated by giving it some shade. On Apr 22, 2004, palmbob from Acton, CA (Zone 8b) wrote: On Jul 2, 2004, Xenomorf from Phoenix, AZ (Zone 9b) wrote: probably more common than either parent plant. It is a very commonly sold succulent at garden outlet centers throughout southern California. Makes a great landscape plant in southern California taking up less room than E grandicornis, and less problems falling over onto itself than E pseudocactus (which sometimes grows more like a vine than a self-supporting plant). Also has the striping/variegation of E pseudocactus. It is an accurate mix of the two species E pseudocactus and E grandicornis- smaller than E grandicornis, but with a lot of the angularity and similar spines to E grandicornis. This is actually a hybrid between E pseudocactus and another hybrid of pseudocactus and grandicornis. On Dec 31, 2006, palmbob from Acton, CA (Zone 8b) wrote: What did I do or not do to cause my clippings not to start? These plants are the favorite of my cactus collection and would like many more. When I purchased them they were in the same pot growing stait up like most pictures I've seen, I split them into 2 seperate pots and they went crazy with horizontal branches, so I cut 2 off and tryd 2 start them but they turnd brown and died with no roots starting at all. I live in southern illinois and have 2 of these plants. This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions: Plant has spines or sharp edges use extreme caution when handling Bloom Color:ħ.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline) Patent Information:Īllow cut surface to callous over before planting Seed Collecting: Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 ☌ (40 ☏) Where to Grow:Īll parts of plant are poisonous if ingested Cactus and Succulents Water Requirements:ĭrought-tolerant suitable for xeriscapingĪverage Water Needs Water regularly do not overwater Sun Exposure:
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