Euphorbia platyclada

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