Euphorbia bupleurifolia is a tuberous succulent species endemic to the Eastern Cape of South Africa, where it grows in dry, rocky grassland and scrub. It develops a rounded, often textured caudex resembling a pine cone or woody bulb, from which a rosette of narrow, leathery green leaves emerges during the growing season. The leaves are typically spoon-shaped to lanceolate and may have a reddish margin in strong light. This species is deciduous, shedding its foliage during winter dormancy. Small, greenish-yellow cyathia are borne on short peduncles near the leaf bases in spring or summer.
Care Tips:
Light – Requires bright light to full sun; morning sun is ideal for best form and leaf colour
Water – Water sparingly during active growth; keep mostly dry during dormancy
Humidity – Best in dry air; avoid humid, stagnant conditions
Media – Use a sharply draining cactus mix with added pumice or mineral grit
Temperature – Maintain above 10°C; not frost-tolerant
Fertiliser – Apply a diluted fertiliser during the growing season only
Repotting – Repot only when necessary; avoid damaging the caudex and roots
Additional Notes:
Known to be toxic
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Non-Biosecurity States (QLD, NSW, ACT, VIC, SA): We now offer two dispatches per week for these regions:
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