Euphorbia monstrose

Having its origin in Africa, Euphorbia Monstrose is a mutation of the species Euphorbia Submammillaris. The succulent looks like a cactus because of the dense clustered small-sized stems. The ball-like shape of the green-colored stems bears five to seven ribs. It belongs to the Euphorbiaceae family. The winter-dormant clumping plant requires full sun exposure to keep multiplying. Flowering The blooming season is summer when tiny yellow-colored flowers adorn the stems supported by very short red stalks. Watering and Feeding The plant should be watered infrequently because too much water can rot the roots. Drought periods between two consecutive waterings work the best for this plant. Soil Euphorbia monstrose grows well in pots that are equipped with drainage holes. The ideal soil mix consists of well-draining succulent soil blended to about 50% with coarse sand and mineral grit like pumice. Hardiness The hardiness zone for Euphorbia monstrose is 11. This plant is frost tender and should