Euphorbia handiensis
EuphorbiaceaeEuphorbia handiensis · a succulent from the Euphorbiaceae family, with a fleshy stem and white sap, and varied 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 handiensis
Euphorbia handiensis, of the Euphorbiaceae family, originates in mainly Africa and Madagascar and has spread to home cultivation thanks to its beauty and resilience. Its most distinctive feature is convergent evolution with cacti: fleshy body with spines, a trait that makes it unmistakable even among advanced collectors.
We grow Euphorbia handiensis at Succulentae, in the heart of the Almería desert, where the dry Mediterranean climate replicates the ideal conditions for the plant to develop its compact form and best coloration. That's why you receive a robust plant, with marked natural color and hardened against sun and drought.
Botanical fact sheet
| Scientific name | Euphorbia handiensis | |
| 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)
