Description
Euphorbia guentheri, or Sausage Spurge, is a long-lasting succulent plant with tall, cylindrical stems, noticeable spine-tipped bumps, and fleshy, curved leaves that fall off. The stems don’t branch out, and the leaves are thick. You can grow new plants from cuttings. Take a cutting in the spring, let it dry for a few weeks, and then plant it in a pot.
Family: Euphorbiaceae | Genus: |
Common Name(s): Sausage Spurge | Mature Size: 90 cm stems |
Origin: Kenya | Dormancy: |
Flower Colours: Red rim, green & white leaves with purple | Bloom Season: Spring |
Sun Exposure: Full sun - Partial shade | Watering: “Soak and dry” method (Make sure soil is dry) |
Temperatures: 16 - 29 °C | Toxic: Yes, if ingested, also avoid milky latex (sap) on skin or in eyes. |
