Euphorbia globosa(Haw . ) Sims
Globose Euphorbia , Globose Spurge , Roundish - jointed Spurge
Dactylanthes globosa , Euphorbia glomerata , Medusea globosa
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Family : EuphorbiaceaeSubfamily : EuphorbioideaeTribe : EuphorbieaeSubtribe : EuphorbiinaeGenus : Euphorbia
Euphorbia globosais native toSouth Africa(Eastern Cape Province ) . It spring up in karroid scrub in gravelly flat country from Uitenhage ( officially rename Kariega ) to Port Elizabeth in Eastern Cape province .
Euphorbia globosais a dwarfsucculentwith many more or less globular , gutless , densely packed stem section that turn from a swollen base . It can farm up to 3.2 column inch ( 8 curium ) tall , branching from the floor and shape a cushion . The stem segment can measure up to 1.6 inches ( 4 cm ) long and 1.2 inch ( 3 cm ) in diam . The flowering stems are club - shaped with low , conical tubercles arranged in 5 obscure rows . They can arise up to 2.4 inches ( 6 centimeter ) farsighted and 0.6 inches ( 1.5 cm ) in diam . The deciduous leaf are fizgig - shaped , measure up to 0.12 inches ( 3 mm ) long .
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The cyathia , which can be solitary or occur in groups of up to three , are cream - colour and pale unripe and appear on long , thin stalking in spring . They can reach a diameter of up to 0.8 inches ( 2 curium ) and comprise several decreased virile efflorescence encircling the distaff flower .
USDA hardiness zones9b to 10b : from 25 ° F ( −3.9 ° C ) to 40 ° F ( +4.4 ° C ) .
Euphorbias are very easy to give care for . These plants want a petty pampering to become established , but once they are , they are ego - sufficient . More pop off from too much aid and watering than from disregard . Euphorbias need well - draining grease and mountain of sunlight . They are not particular about soil pH but can not brook wet soil . Unlike most succulents , Euphorbia does not handle long menses of drought well . It may need weekly lachrymation during the summertime . piss whenever the land is dry several inch below the Earth’s surface . body of water deep , but do n’t let them seat in wet filth , which can stimulate root rot . add together some constituent matter or fertilizer to the planting hole . Feed with a half - strength plant food monthly if you are get them in container or if your grime is poor .
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These succulents can be grown from seed , but they can be difficult to develop ( or even find ) . They are ordinarily propagate by cuttings . This can be tricky because of the exuding sap . A rooting hormone is recommended with Euphorbia . They incline to arise problem - free , but there are a few pests and diseases to be rattling for .
Learn more atHow to Grow and Care for Euphorbia .
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