Euphorbia mammillaris (Corn Cob Plant) Often turning red during winter

Often turning red during winter

These are seed grown plants

It can grow to have fairly large heads (about 5 cm diameter) and remains mostly solitary

clump forming species with very tough

This species can also grow large

Euphorbia mammillaris (Corn Cob Plant) Often turning red during winterThis is the true Corn Cob Plant, differing from the similar Euphorbia fimbriata in having thicker stems (up to 7 cm thick) with a more upright growth habit. These naturally occur in the southern cape where they grow under bushes. They are easy to grow, can take ample water throughout the year but should be protected from frost. Your plant will already be of substantial size and has already started flowering.