Euphorbia obesaHook .
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Euphorbia obesasubsp.obesa , Euphorbia obesasubsp.symmetrica , Euphorbia symmetrica
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kinsperson : EuphorbiaceaeSubfamily : EuphorbioideaeTribe : EuphorbieaeSubtribe : EuphorbiinaeGenus : Euphorbia
The specific epithet " obesa(pronounced oh - BEE - suh ) " means " fat , stout , plump " and concern to the heavy rounded stem of this species .
Euphorbia obesais native toSouth Africa . It mainly occurs in Great Karoo , south of Graaff - Reinet , in the Eastern Cape province .
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Euphorbia obesais a modest succulent with a ball - shaped , usually solitary stem that becomes cylindrical with years . The root is grey - dark-green and score with horizontal reddish - chocolate-brown or purple bands . It almost always has eight slightly raised ribs and can grow up to 8 in ( 30 cm ) tall and 4 inches ( 10 centimeter ) in diameter . The tiny leaves fall off very soon after appearing .
manlike and female bloom are born in unlike plant . They are yellow and appear in summer on branched straw at the top of the stem . The fruits are small 3 - angle capsules .
brightness level : MostEuphorbias are sun lovers , but some will abide partial shade . Place your indoorEuphorbias on window with southern or southeast exposure .
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Soil : Euphorbias ask well - drained soil . They even fly high in poor , ironical soils . Use a commercial mixture formulate for cacti and succulent , or make your own potting mix .
Hardiness : E. obesacan withstand temperatures as low as 30 to 50 ° F ( -1.1 to 10 ° C),USDA hardiness zones10a to 11b .
Watering : SucculentEuphorbias can survive drought , but that does not think they need it . From leap to diminish , water when the top in of soil feel wry . Reduce watering in winter . Give them just enough urine to prevent wilt .
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Fertilizing : EveryEuphorbiawill benefit from fertilizer . Apply a balanced fertilizer in a 10 - 10 - 10 NPK formulation , diluted to 1/4 long suit each week during the grow season .
Repotting : Euphorbias do not need to be repotted every twelvemonth . However , when yourEuphorbiais outgrowing its pot , it is time to repot the plant in a larger pot and give it a sweet potting mix .
Propagation : Generally , E. obesais grown from seed from a distaff plant pollinated from a male plant . However , if an louse damages the top of a female plant , it does sprout multiple beginning , which can be removed and propagate .
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AllEuphorbias produce a toxic white milky muggins and can get at the tegument and eyes . Therefore , keep the plants away from children and pets is best .
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