Euphorbia enopla
Discover the striking Euphorbia enopla seeds, a captivating succulent native to the arid regions of South Africa’s Eastern Cape and Karoo areas 414. Also known as “Pincushion Euphorbia” or “Milk-barrel,” this plant is renowned for its cylindrical, finger-sized stems adorned with long, sharp red to purple spines that darken to grey with age 4514. The stems are light grey-green to bluish-green, with 6-8 plump ribs and deep grooves, giving it a cactus-like appearance through convergent evolution 414. During the blooming season, it produces small yellow flowers (cyathia) with dark red bracts, adding a splash of color to its architectural form 45.
Ideal for succulent enthusiasts, rock gardens, and container gardening, Euphorbia enopla is drought-tolerant and low-maintenance 48. It thrives in well-draining soil (e.g., cactus mix with sand or perlite) and prefers full sun to partial shade 4813. Water moderately during the growing season, allowing the soil to dry completely between sessions, and reduce watering in winter to prevent root rot 48. This species is moderately cold-hardy, tolerating temperatures as low as 5°C (41°F) if kept dry 813.
Sowing Instructions 4811:
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Sow seeds in a well-draining, sandy medium.
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Lightly cover with soil and maintain temperatures of 20°C–25°C (68°F–77°F).
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Germination typically occurs within 1-3 weeks.
