Living Baseball. An attractive succulent with a spherical squat grey stem chequered reddish brown. Max Height 15cm. Max Spread 15cm. Flowers June to July. Bright room with some direct sunlight. Min temp 50°F / 10°C. CAUTION skin and eye irritant/toxic if eaten.
Euphorbia obesa
An attractive succulent with a spherical squat grey stem chequered reddish brown
Category: Houseplants
Additional information
Generic | Euphorbia |
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Species | obesa |
Varietry | |
Common Name | Living Baseball |
Flower Colour | yellow |
Soil | |
Aspect | Bright room with some direct sunlight |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Height | 15cm |
Family | Euphorbiaceae |
Spread | 15cm |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Broadly conical |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | grey, brown |
Flowers From | June, July |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
Protection | |
Hardiness | Min temp 50°F / 10°C |
Planting | |
Care | Allow compost to dry out between waterings, Water sparingly in winter |
Border | Houseplant, Conservatory plant |
Toxicity | CAUTION skin and eye irritant/toxic if eaten |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
Pests and diseases | Mealy bugs, Aphids |
Maintenance | Re-pot if necessary in spring using a suitable potting compost |
Propagation | Stem cuttings, Seed |
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