Euphorbia Mammillaris - Indigenous South African Succulent - 10 Seeds Peat Moss

Euphorbia Mammillaris - Indigenous South African Succulent - 10 Seeds Peat MossEuphorbia is a genus of plants belonging to the family Euphorbiaceae. Euphorbia is one of the largest and most diverse genera in the plant kingdom, along with Rumex and Senecio. Members of the family and genus are sometimes referred to as Spurges. Succulent species originate mostly from Africa, the Americas and Madagascar. The plants are annual or perennial herbs, woody shrubs or trees with a caustic, poisonous milky sap (latex). Growing to 20cm this

Green papaya fruit and the tree's latex are both rich in an enzyme called papain

are borne on long and villous pedicels

Makes a fine shade tree for larger gardens

salmon & white

1million scoville heat units

campanulate to triangular in outline

It is found naturally in Southern Africa

Requires little to no maintenance

peppery taste

dense globose clusters of pink/white flowers in Winter-Spring

This lovely "edible ornamental" is perfect for hanging baskets

It requires a moderate amount of watering in summer