Euphorbia obesa (Living Baseball)
Michael's Opinion
One of personal favourites of the Euphorbia genus.
Botanical Information
| Family | Euphorbiaceae |
| Genus | Euphorbia |
| Species | obesa |
| Category | Tropicals |
| Origin | South Africa, especially in the Cape Province. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 11a -11b |
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| Canadian Hardiness Zone | Requires cool season protection under glass. |
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| RHS Hardiness Zone | H1c |
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| Temperature (°C) | 5 - 10 |
| Temperature (°F) | 40 - 50 |
| Height | 20 cm |
| Spread | 10 cm |
| Growth | Slow |
| Flowering Period | July |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | Euphorbia obesa or Living Baseball is a spineless, grey-green, dwarf, spherical succulent plant with transverse red-brown or purplish bands. |
| Notable Specimens | Royal Botanical Gardens, Burlington, Ontario, Canada. |
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