Euphorbia francoisii is native to the arid southern regions of Madagascar and is admired for its diverse foliar patterns and flattened, geophytic growth form. These cultivated hybrids enhance the visual range with variable colours, leaf shapes, and marginal markings.
Distinctive Features
Leaf Variety: Exhibits a striking array of foliage colours including burgundy, olive green, silver, and pink, often with intricate venation and variegation.
Flowers: Small and understated cyathia, typically yellow-green to reddish, appearing sporadically throughout the warmer months.
Growth Form: Low-growing, shrubby to sprawling succulent with a subtle caudex base, ideal for shallow pots or bonsai-style displays.
Care Tips
Light: Prefers bright filtered light or gentle morning sun; strong midday sun may bleach foliage.
Water: Water sparingly, allowing the soil to dry between waterings; reduce further in winter dormancy.
Humidity: Tolerates dry air; avoid overly damp conditions to prevent root or stem rot.
Media: Requires a sharply draining mix—use cactus/succulent blend with added mineral grit or perlite.
Temperature: Best between 18–28 °C; protect from frost and cold draughts.
Fertiliser: Use a balanced, diluted fertiliser during active growth, monthly in spring and summer.
Repotting: Repot every 2–3 years or when outgrown; choose shallow containers to accommodate its caudex nature.
Additional Notes
Each plant is genetically unique; hybrids may display unpredictable but attractive leaf forms and colours.
Contains latex sap typical of the genus—avoid contact with skin and eyes.
Shipping Schedule and Biosecurity Information
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Dispatch Day: All orders are dispatched on Tuesdays.
Cut-off for Same Week Dispatch: Orders must be placed by Monday 7am (AEST) to be sent that week. Orders placed after this will be dispatched the following Tuesday.
WA, NT & TAS Orders
Cut-off: Orders to WA, NT and TAS must be placed by Friday 7am (AEST) to be included in the following week’s dispatch.
Treatment & Delay: These orders require biosecurity treatment and certification, which is completed each Friday. Please allow an additional 1–2 weeks for processing.
Plant Health Certification (PHAC) Fees
$20 fee applies to WA orders.
$10 fee applies to NT and TAS orders.
This fee is per order (not per plant) and is included in your shipping cost at checkout.
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