Euphorbia obesa - Baseball Plant

$22.49

SKU:S3KY4893

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Baseball Plant (Euphorbia obesa) (Hooker): A small, symmetrical plant that stays nearly perfectly round. The stem has (usually 8) sides divided by small tubercles that resemble the stitching on a baseball. It has variable coloration with bands of blue-green, copper, silver, or purple. They need particularly gritty soil and should be kept dry during their winter dormancy. Each plant is either male or female and produces tiny, yellow flowers atop its stem (some may include seed pods). Over time, they elongate and can reach 12.0" tall and 4.0" wide. This species is endangered in its native habitats in South Africa (the plants we sell are all seed-grown in greenhouses, not collected from the wild). This plant is fully rooted in a 3.5" pot and are currently about 1.0"-1.5" in diameter.

PLEASE NOTE: Euphorbia contain a white, latex sap that can cause skin irritation or allergic reaction. Use gloves and eye protection to handle.

Euphorbia will not survive a hard frost, but if there is a risk of freezing temperatures they can be brought indoors to grow on a sunny window sill or under a grow light. They need bright sunlight, great drainage, and infrequent water to prevent rot. Pick containers with drainage holes and use well-draining cactus and succulent soil with 50% to 75% mineral grit such as coarse sand, pumice, or perlite. Water deeply and wait for the soil to completely dry out before watering again.

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Product Size

3.5" Pot

Current Primary Color

Blue / Blue-green

All Seasonal Colors

Silver

All Seasonal Colors

Orange / Copper

Bloom Color

Yellow Bloom

Grow Zone (Hardiness)

Zone 10 (30F)

Recommended Light Conditions

Bright Indoor Light

Recommended Light Conditions

Full Sun

Maximum Height

9"-12"

Growth Habit / Shape

Vertical Grower / Tall Stem

Special Characteristic

Slow Grower

USDA Zone map for average annual extreme minimum temperatures

THIS PLANT IS HARDY IN ZONES 10+

10

WHAT IS MY HARDINESS ZONE?

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