WA Restricted - Cannot be shipped to Western Australia.
Euphorbia hypogaea is a dwarf, geophytic succulent native to southern Madagascar, where it inhabits dry, sandy or gravelly soils in semi-arid regions. The plant remains mostly subterranean for much of the year, with only its compact, often flattened stems emerging above the soil surface during active growth. These stems may be grey-green to reddish, bearing inconspicuous, sessile cyathia close to the stem surface. The thickened underground rootstock allows the plant to survive extended dry periods by storing moisture.
Care Tips:
Light: Prefers full sun to light shade; needs strong light for compact growth
Water: Water sparingly during the growing season; allow soil to dry fully between waterings
Humidity: Thrives in dry air; avoid excess humidity
Media: Requires a sharply draining mineral mix; add grit or pumice for aeration
Temperature: Best kept between 20–30 °C; avoid cold and frost
Fertiliser: Use a weak, low-nitrogen fertiliser during active growth
Repotting: Only when necessary; handle the tuber gently to avoid damage
Additional Notes:
Known to be toxic
Shipping and Biosecurity Information
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Dispatch:
Orders are processed in scheduled weekly runs.
VIC, QLD, NSW, SA & ACT: Sunday 11:59 pm cut-off. Orders are generally prepared from Monday and dispatched by Thursday. Allow up to 9 working days for processing.
WA, TAS & NT: Thursday 11:59 pm cut-off for Friday treatment. Orders are generally prepared from Monday and dispatched by Thursday. Allow up to 10 working days for treatment, certification and processing.
Dispatch dates are not guaranteed and may be affected by biosecurity requirements, weather, public holidays, order volumes and plant preparation.
Express Shipping speeds up transit after dispatch only. It does not speed up processing, treatment or certification.
Biosecurity Fees:
WA & TAS: $20 per order
NT: $10 per order
Fees are included at checkout and help cover mandatory plant treatment and health certification.
Important:
Where certification is required, a physical address must be supplied for traceability. Delivery to a PO Box is still allowed.
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