Euphorbia platyclada Mesemb Prone to sunburn in full

Prone to sunburn in full hot sun

This is a larger specimen than I usually have available and has at least a half dozen pups

It will form more heads in time but isn't a heavy clumper

Very frost sensitive but is fine in temperatures near but above freezing

this South African native is closely related to the common Geranium and Pelargonium

Euphorbia platyclada Mesemb Prone to sunburn in fullEuphorbia platyclada Family: Euphorbiaceae. This is a plant for the succulent collector that can appreciate a happy healthy plant that looks like a dead stick! This species makes flattened pinkinsh orange and brown stems without leaves. It grows in segments and makes many stems. Put it in a well draining mix and water when the soil gets dry. In the winter cut back on water. Protect from frost. You will receive a plant shown in the last image. It is