Euphorbia

(Spurge) Eritrea

Upright, ridged stems lined with tiny paired thorns, branching out like a candelabra: this one has real architecture. At 70 cm tall in a 19 cm pot, it brings a sculptural feel to a bright corner of your living room or office, and those green ribs catch the light beautifully through the day. It looks like a cactus, but it's actually a spurge from Eritrea, which explains the milky sap and the easygoing character. Over time it stretches upwards and adds new arms, so your living sculpture changes shape with the seasons. Give this green friend a sunny spot and a light hand with the watering can, and it will keep you company for years.

Give it the brightest spot you have, ideally by a south or west-facing window where it can soak up a few hours of direct sun. Those fleshy stems store water and energy, and plenty of light keeps it compact and sturdy. Let the soil dry out completely before you water again, roughly every two weeks in summer and about once a month in winter, because soggy roots are the one thing it really dislikes. Room temperature suits it well, anywhere between 15 and 28 °C, as long as you keep it away from cold draughts. Plant it in a free-draining cactus mix and repot every two years in spring, going up just one pot size. From spring to late summer you can add a little diluted cactus feed once a month, then let it rest in winter. Mind the milky sap, as it can irritate skin and eyes, so wear gloves when pruning and keep this green friend out of reach of pets and small children.

Your order will be hand picked and packed in our strong and sustainable packaging as soon as possible, after which it will be delivered straight from our greenhouse to your door by your chosen carrier. You can follow the journey of your plants via the tracking link you receive in your mail. If you have any questions regarding your order and its shipment, you can get in contact with our support team.

We expect every order to arrive in tip-top shape. We take intensive care of the plants in our greenhouse and use special and as sustainable as possible protective packaging to ship our plants. We also wrote an extensive blog about how to unpack and prepare your plants for growth after shipping. However there are rare occasions where our plants don’t meet their full potential. That’s why all plants are guaranteed for 30 days after arrival, if still in its original nursery pot.