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
Additional information
| Generic | Euphorbia |
|---|---|
| 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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