Sun Exposure: Light shade
Origin: South Africa (Little Karoo and Southern Cape area)
Growth Habits: Up to 8 inches tall (20 cm)
Watering Needs: Keep drier in winter
Propagation: Cuttings, seeds
Euphorbia mammillaris 'variegata' from Bach's Nursery
As in all the Euphorbias, keep the latex away from your eyes and mouth. An attractive variegated form can often be found.
Propagation:
To propagate the Corn Cob, just take a branch in summer, wash the latex, let it dry for a week, and plant it. Do not water the cutting until it shows a fair amount of growth. If the temperature is rather low, there might not be any growth for several months, so be patient. If the cutting starts showing discoloration, it is a sign that it is rotting. You can cut the discolored part, let the cut dry thoroughly, and try again.
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