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Globose Spurge

Scientific Name: Euphorbia globosa (Haw.) Sims
Synonym: Dactylanthes globosa, Euphorbia glomerata
Family: Euphorbiaceae

Recommended Temperature Zone:
USDA: 9b-10

Origin: South Africa (Eastern Cape Province, Uitenhage and Port Elisabeth area)

Growth Habits: Clumping mats of dwarf subshrubs, with tuberous roots. Stem segments 1 to 1.6 inches long (2.5 to 4 cm)

Watering Needs: Moderate to regular when growing, little when dormant

Propagation: Division

Culture:
Contrarily to Euphorbia symmetrica, Euphorbia globosa does not have a tap root and can be reared in a relatively shallow pot.

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