Euphorbia anoplia
EuphorbiaceaeEuphorbia anoplia · a succulent of the Euphorbiaceae family, with a fleshy stem and white sap, and a variety of forms. Grown in our nursery in the Almería desert in full sun, with minimal watering and 100% mineral soil—the plant in the photo is the one you will receive.
About Euphorbia anoplia
Euphorbia anoplia is a succulent of the Euphorbiaceae family, native to mainly Africa and Madagascar. Its most distinctive feature is convergent evolution with cacti: fleshy body with spines, a trait that makes it unmistakable even among advanced collectors.
Every specimen of Euphorbia anoplia from Succulentae is grown outdoors in our Almería nursery, exposed to desert sun and controlled mineral watering. The result: more compact, better colored and more resilient plants than those grown in artificial greenhouses.
Botanical fact sheet
| Scientific name | Euphorbia anoplia | |
| Family | Euphorbiaceae | |
| Origin | mainly Africa and Madagascar | |
| Natural habitat | arid and semi-arid zones | |
| Adult size | 5 cm to 30 m depending on species | |
| Flowering | discreet cyathia with decorative bracts | |
| Propagation | cutting (cut and let the sap dry) | |
| Toxicity | toxic and irritating white sap |
Did you know?
Although it looks like a cactus, Euphorbia is not: its resemblance is due to convergent evolution. It is distinguished by its milky white sap, while true cacti do not have it.
Luz
Direct sun or very bright light
Riego
Sparse: let the substrate dry out between waterings; reduce in winter
Sustrato
Very free-draining mineral substrate, specific for cacti and succulents
Temperatura
Protect below 8-10 °C (cold-sensitive)
