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Euphorbia pseudocactus
Candelabra Spurge
Origin: Subtropical Coast of South Africa.
| Family |
| Euphorbiaceae |
| Genus |
| Euphorbia |
| Species |
| pseudocactus |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 11b |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| Requires cool season protection under glass. |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H1c |
| Temperature (°C) |
| 10 |
| Temperature (°F) |
| 30 |
| Height |
| 0.2 - 0.5 m |
| Spread |
| 0.5 - 1 m |
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Description and Growing Information
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| General Description |
| Multi-branched cactus which, at maturity, resembles a candelabra. |
| Landscape |
| Potted indoor or patio plant, among rock gardens, cacti arrangements or as a specimen. |
| Cultivation |
| Plant in well-draining cactus mix or composted, sandy or loamy soils in full sun. Repot annually for optimal growth. |
| Shape |
| Upright. |
| Growth |
| Slow |
| Habitat |
| Dry slopes and rocky outcroppings. |
| Bark/Stem Description |
| Multi-branched, 5 - 8 defined acute lobes, areoles 2 - 3 mm in diameter with 1 - 3 thin spines 2 - 3 mm long. Bark is smooth, fleshy, with distinctive horizontally v-shaped variegation. |
| Colour Description |
| Vivid green succulent bark with distinctive light green v-shaped variegation, brownish-black thorns on creamy-white areoles. |
| Texture Description |
| Smooth, thorny. |
| Notable Specimens |
| Centennial Conservatory, Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada. |
| Propagation |
| Stem cuttings. |
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