Euphorbia meloformis fact sheet

La Euphorbia meloformis it is a great plant for those who want to grow a beautiful potted species. It does not take up much space, and it is also not difficult to maintain; in fact, it is suitable for beginners.

So if you would like to get off to a good start in the world of non-cacti succulents, also called succulent plants, don't hesitate: get one Euphorbia meloformis and follow our advice. 😉

How is it?

Euphorbia meloformis it is a non-cactus succulent plant native to Africa; specifically, it is located near the Zwatkops River (northwest of Port Elizabeth), in the Grahamstown neighborhood and north of Peddie.

Develops a round stem that has 8 to 12 spineless ribs. It measures about 4-5cm in diameter by up to 6-7cm in height. The flowers arise from long peduncles (flower stalks) that wilt with them.

It is a dioecious plant, which means that there are female and male specimens.

What are their cares?

La Euphorbia meloformis It is a very easy plant to care for: we will put it outside, in an area where it receives a lot of natural light (it can give it direct sun if it is already used to it), and we will use pots that are wider than deep so that it can grow smoothly. The substrate to choose should facilitate drainage, so it is recommended to use previously washed pumice or river sand.

If we talk about irrigation, it has to be moderate. In the warmer months of the year we will water once or twice a week, and the rest of the year every 10-15 days. In winter you have to water much less: once every 20-25 days.

During the spring and until the end of summer it must be fertilized with liquid fertilizers for cacti and other succulents, following the indications specified on the product packaging.

Es sensitive to cold, but it can be grown all year round outside if the temperature does not drop below -2ºC.

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