Euphorbia meloformis variegata

It has round green and purple banded, spineless stems with 8 to 12 ribs. It occasionally offsets from the base. It is very similar in look to E. obesa, but with small yellow flowers on long peduncles which dry and persist on the plant after blooming, It is quite common in cultivation, though less so than its relative E. obesa. Both species need male and female plants in order to set seed.


Sun exposure: Full sun
Origin: Zwartkops River, north-west of Port Elizabeth
Growth habits: Slow growing, once established it is content.
Watering needs: Water sparingly during the summer months and keep dry in winter.