Euphorbia mammillaris (Corn Cob Plant) Handmade Pots

Euphorbia mammillaris (Corn Cob Plant) Handmade PotsThis is the true Corn Cob Plant, differing from the similar Euphorbia fimbriata in having thicker stems (up to 7 cm thick) with a more upright growth habit. These naturally occur in the southern cape where they grow under bushes. They are easy to grow, can take ample water throughout the year but should be protected from frost. Your plant will already be of substantial size and has already started flowering.

This is the species occurring along the West Coast of SA along the sand dunes

A small dwarf species form a small cluster of green to brown leaves

with several leaves

with a minimum stem length of 30 cm

It occurs naturally near Douglas and is one of only two known locations where this species is found

One of the largest of the Gasteria species

with diameter about 3 cm

A relatively easy species which can take strong sunlight and requires little water throughout the year

rounded heads and few markings producing small

Flowers are produced throughout summer at the growing tip of stems

but rarely up to five

Euphorbia obesa can grow up to 20 cm in height and 10 cm in diameter