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Euphorbia (Monadenium) Spectabilis
Euphorbia (Monadenium) Spectabilis
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Euphorbia spectabilis
Synonym: Monadenium spectabilis
Euphorbia spectabilis is an East African caudiciform succulent that develops a thick, swollen underground or partially exposed caudex with branching stems above. The stems produce broad green leaves during active growth and distinctive reddish-pink cyathia near the growing tips. Plants can become increasingly branched with age while retaining their prominent tuberous base.
☀ Light: Bright filtered light to partial sun
💧 Water: Water when soil is completely dry
🌡 Cold: Protect below 40°F
✨ Highlights
- Develops a thick, tuberous caudex
- Broad green seasonal foliage
- Reddish-pink cyathia
- Native to East Africa
This cactus will ship bare root and will be ready to place directly in a well draining soil mix like our Custom Cactus Mix.
Photos in the listings unless otherwise specified are representative of the plant that will be sent to you.
However, Plants grow differently and each plant may vary slightly in shape, size, growth pattern, etc.
Of course, if you receive a plant that you are dissatisfied with please reach out to us. We want to make it right!
If temperatures near you are below 45℉ we highly recommend adding a Heat Pack to your order.
If temperatures where you live will be much lower than 20℉ even heat packs may not work. You may consider waiting until things warm up a bit. We know you love your plants just like we do and we wouldn't want any of them to freeze.
