Euphorbia Cocklebur

Origin

South Africa

Family

Euphorbiaceae

Description

Euphorbia x japonica, is a dwarf interesting hybrid involving Euphorbia susannae and Euphorbia bupleurifolia. It has a thickened root merging into a short caudex partly underground with several ananas-like branches arising from the crown. . It’s comprised of lightly-leaved branches growing from a central caudex, or bulbous root system. As the top of the plant grows, the caudex beneath it becomes a hardened brown stalk. .

These plants produce small yellow-green flowers during the spring and summer time. Potted plants and plants grown indoors may not flower.

Environment

Euphorbia japonica does best in full sun, at least 5 to 8 hours a day. Avoid intense afternoon sun. Grow outdoors in light shade or indoors in a sunny window with southern exposure and direct sun.

Well suited for wet and humid climate, this thrives best in a little shades sunlight and responds well to warmth. It requires water when the soil becomes dry to touch specially during growing season and during summers. Watering should be minimal during winters

Landscape

Slow-growing choice Euphorbia. It is suitable as a container plant.