Euphorbia officinarum spp. echinus (Spurge/Succulent)

Euphorbia (Euphorbia spp.) is a very large genus of plants with more than 2,000 species. About 1,200 of them are succulents, some with bizarre shapes and wide, fleshy leaves and others that look remarkably like cacti, complete with spines This variety the Euphorbia officinarum is endemic to the southwestern parts of Mexico, where it grows in lowland and coastal habitats as well as high up in the Anti-Atlas. It is a spiny, cactus-like, succulent shrub densely branched from the base, they tend to grow low and wide and end up resembling a giant spiny hedgehog!

Care Difficulty: Super easy to care for, brilliant plant for beginners as they don’t require much care.

Light requirements: Warm bright sunny spot, with some direct sunlight being ideal. A south facing windowsill is ideal.

Watering: Water thoroughly but allow this plant to dry out completely between waterings. Drought tolerant, its best to underwater then to overwater. Reduce watering in winter.

Humidity: Does not need any extra humidity.

Toxicity: Toxic to humans and pets

Feeding: Enjoys being fed during Spring- Summer growth period once. amonth. Always follow the instructions on your feed of choice. A cactus feed is best.

Repotting: Repot around once a year -check to see if the roots are coming out the bottom of the pot.