Euphorbia ingens marmorata verigated / ‘Cowboy Cactus’
The euphorbia looks like the quintessential cactus, although it’s technically not one (it grows very very tiny leaves, which cacti do not). It’s native to Southern Africa, Yemen and Saudi Arabia where it stands out in the dry scrublands, basking in the blazing sun. As it grows, sometimes almost ten metres tall, its trunk becomes woody. Eventually, it becomes a strange, bulbous tree. Often it will flower and grow round, red fruit.
As a houseplant it won’t become a tree, or grow flowers and fruit (we don’t have the necessary conditions). It will remain a tall, handsome plant that deals very well with living inside. When caring for it, think desert: Lots and lots of light; not a lot of water.
*Pot size 17cm. Toxic to pets.*
Did you know?
The milky latex inside it is poisonous, but some indigenous groups in Africa have learned how to turn it into a medicine for a variety of ailments.
Watering:
It’s used to deserts so water needs are very modest. Let it dry out fully between drinks. In winter months water it once every 3-4 weeks.
Lighting:
This plant likes it’s. Give it the brightest spot available, it’ll take all the sun you can give it.
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