Euphorbia Obesa

$39.99
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 A highly unusual, slow-growing succulent that looks exactly like a smooth, rib-stitched green ball. Native exclusively to the arid Great Karoo region of South Africa, this fascinating plant evolved its perfectly spherical shape as an engineering survival tactic to store maximum water while exposing minimal surface area to the intense desert sun. Because of over-collection in the 1900s, it is a protected endangered species in the wild, but it has become a highly popular and prized addition to global indoor succulent collections.
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Details & Plant Care

Difficulty:

Easy

Water:

Drought-Tolerant

Humidity:

20% to 40%

Pet Friendly:

Highly toxic to cats and dogs

Light:

South-Facing Window Light

Plant Information

Common Names:

Baeball Plant

Scientific Name:

Euphorbia obesa

Country Of Origin

South Africa

Growth Rate:

Slow

Soil Type:

Use an ultra-gritty cactus and succulent mix consisting of 70% pumice, gravel, or perlite and only 30% standard potting soil

Fertilize:

Yearly

Remember to only fertilize during their active growing season.

Common Pests

Mealybugs

Mealybugs

What To Look For: White, cottony or waxy masses on stems, leaf axils, underside of leaves. Sticky honeydew, sooty mold growth, yellowing or dropping leaves.

How To Treat: Use a cotton swab dipped in rubbing alcohol to dab and remove visible bugs. Wash leaves and stems with gentle soapy water. In heavy infestations, consider removing very affected stems/leaves or, in the worst case, replacing the plant.