
Euphorbia mammillaris corn cob
The Euphorbia mammillaris, also known as the Indian corn cob, belongs to the Euphorbiaceae family. A local of South Africa, the Indian corn cob euphorbia is a grey/silver colored columnar shrublet that has the typical spikes, just like toothpicks. The main stem is thick, with many lateral branches that appear club-like. The drought-tolerant Euphorbia Indian corn cob grows to a height of 1 foot and bears gold/yellow flowers through the year. The plant is winter-dormant, grows fast, and is not frost-hardy. This plant requires full sun to partial shade for best growth. Growth Rate The Indian corn cob is a fast-growing plant. Flowering The Euphorbia mammillaris flowers all through the year. The color of the Indian corn cob flower is gold/yellow. Watering An important tip for Euphorbia mammillaris care is that the plant should be watered once a week during the hot summer season and once a month during winter. Soil Another crucial aspect of Indian corn cob cactus care is that it should be p