plant pots for sale cape town Euphorbia ingens – Conservatory Archives

plant pots for sale cape town Euphorbia ingens – Conservatory ArchivesNative to South Africa, Euphorbia ingens is commonly known as Candelabra tree due to its distinct branching. This large tree like succulent can grow up to 10 metres tall in the wild. From a stocky main stem emerges a crown of dark green branches, which with age develops a rough brown grey bark that becomes fissured. Large specimens of this species often indicate periods of growth with wavey margins along their spiny ridges. WATERING In Summer water

Native to South Africa, Euphorbia ingens is commonly known as ‘Candelabra tree’ due to its distinct branching. This large tree-like succulent can grow up to 10 metres tall in the wild. From a stocky main stem emerges a crown of dark green branches, which with age develops a rough brown-grey bark that becomes fissured. Large specimens of this species often indicate periods of growth with wavey margins along their spiny ridges.

WATERING

In Summer water thoroughly only when 100% of the soil has dried out. A/W allow soil to dry 100% - water sparingly (every two months). Spring gradually increase watering - depending on temp and light exposure.

LIGHT REQUIREMENTS

Full sun.

REPOTTING

Repot every 2-3 years using cacti & succulent compost. 

FEED

Use a cactus feed from March - November every other time you water. 

POT SIZE / HEIGHT

See available sizes below. Please note that, due to their natural variability, specimens' height may be within 10-20% of the stated height below.

Plant supplied in plastic nursery pot.