Euphorbia Debilispina Cactus Plant

Debilis Spurge

Origin

Southern Africa

Family

Euphorbiaceae

Description

Euphorbia debilispina is a spiny succulent shrub that grows up to 8 inches (20 cm) tall, forming large, densely branched clumps. It typically forms small clumps or mats, with stems that may root at the nodes when they come into contact with the ground.

Flowers are small and pale yellow, just above the spines on the ridges; in groups of 3, the middle one male and the other 2 bisexual.

Environment

Euphorbia need well-draining soil and need sunny to light shaded places. They are not particular about soil pH, but they cannot tolerant wet soil. Unlike most succulents,does not handle long periods of drought well. It may need weekly watering during the summer. Water whenever the soil is dry several inches below the surface. Water deeply, but don t let them sit in wet soil, which can cause root rot. Add some organic matter or fertilizer to the planting hole. If you are growing them in containers or your soil is poor, feed with a half-strength fertilizer monthly.

Landscape Uses

Excellent specimen for container, Offices, Rock garden

Caution

Euphorbia bongolavensis is likely to exude a toxic latex when its tissue is damaged, which can cause irritation, inflammation and blistering.