Name: Euphorbia Mammillaris Variegata Cactus Plant
Brand: myBageecha
SKU: MYBG-CACT-EUPH- EUMV
Price: 510.0 INR
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Euphorbia Mammillaris Variegata Cactus Plant - myBageecha

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Euphorbia

Genus

Non Fragrant

Fragrance

Low

Maintenance

Medium

Size

Once a Week

Water Requirement

Yes

With Pots

Outdoor Shade,Outdoor Sun

Sunlight Requirement

Low Maintenance,Outdoor

Use

Product Description

Euphorbia mammillaris variegata features attractive creamy white and frosty green, along with the darker green coloring of the non-variegated version.

Indian Corn Cob

Origin

South Africa

Family

Euphorbiaceae

Description

Euphorbia mammillaris variegata features attractive creamy white and frosty green, along with the darker green coloring of the non-variegated version. The plant forms an erect club-shaped stem,branches freely with lateral offsets, simple and ribbed, may branch above, 5-6 cm in diameter. Mature Height is 20-35 cm tall.

The ribs are with hexagonal crowded tubercles set in vertical rows after the manner of an ear of corn and separated by horizontal grooves.

Leaves are short and ephemeral. produces yellow solitary cyathia (flower) at the tip of each stem.

Environment

It is an easy species to grow that is suited for any well drained soil in full sun. But young plant are happy growing indoors, give the plant an airy growing medium which mainly consists of non organic material such us clay, pumice, lava grit, and only a little peat or leaf-mould.

Water regularly during the active growing season from March to September. No water should ever be allowed to stand around the roots. Keep almost completely dry in winter.

The plant become large landscape masterpieces in just 3-5 years. Keep in a location where winds are not a big issue.

Landscape

It is an excellent plant for garden rockery settings and desert type landscape

The easiest to keep alive - Cactus thrive on neglect! Coming from desert climates cactus love sun! However beware of the Indian afternoon sun! Keeping them in extreme heat, especially behind a glass which magnifies the heat can cause the cactus to burn. If you notice the cactus turning brown or yellow on the side facing the sun, try giving it a cooler place to thrive in!

For watering cacti, the golden rule is to make sure the soil is completely dry before watering! This will stop the roots from rotting. It is advised to always use a pot with a drainage hole so that excess water can get drained out. If kept in a sunny area, you will need to water it once every week. If it is in a semi shaded or filtered light area, you might need to water it once in 2 weeks.

Cacti like soil that is well aerated and fast draining. You can fertilise the cactus in the summer months when it is in its growing season. During the winters it is best to cut back on any fertiliser and let the plant rest.

Euphorbia Mammillaris Variegata Cactus Plant