Euphorbia platyclada
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WA Restricted - Cannot be shipped to Western Australia.
A highly unusual Madagascan Euphorbia with flattened, jointed stems that resemble dried coral or driftwood. Deciduous in habit, it sheds its tiny leaves and spends much of the year as a sculptural, leafless form.
Care
- Light: Bright light to full sun. Best colour and form develop with strong light.
- Water: Water sparingly. Allow to dry out between watering, especially when leafless.
- Temperature: Warm conditions preferred. Protect from frost.
- Media: Free-draining cactus/succulent mix with added mineral content.
- Feeding: Light feeding during active growth.
Key Characteristics
- Growth habit: Low, spreading, highly branched structure
- Stems: Flattened, mottled, grey-brown segments
- Leaves: Small, short-lived, seasonal
- Seasonality: Semi-deciduous; often leafless for extended periods
- Origin: Madagascar
- Special note: Grown for form rather than foliage or flowers
Shipping and Biosecurity Information
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Dispatch:
Orders are dispatched on a rolling basis.
Most orders ship within 3–5 business days, depending on biosecurity processing, weather, and order size.
Express Shipping speeds up transit after dispatch only.
Biosecurity Fees:
- WA & TAS: $20 per order
- NT: $10 per order
Fees are included at checkout and cover mandatory plant health certification.
Important:
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Size: 66mm Pot