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This is a choice slow-growing caudiciform species, still very rare in
cultivation.
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Propagation: Usually by
seeds, it can also It be propagated by cuttings; if you remove an
offset, remember to let it dry for a week or so, letting the wound heal
(cuttings planted too soon easily rot before they can grow roots).
It is
better to wash the cut to remove the latex.
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Family:
Euphorbiaceae
Scientific name:
Euphorbia waringiae
Succulentes (France) 21(2): 6-7, ph. 1-10 (1998).
Origin: Endemic to south-east
Madagascar.
Habitat: Tropical subarid shrubland, in a
well drained soil. Vegetation Formation: Thicket, Coastal Dunes
Conservation status: Listed in
CITES appendix 2.
Etymology: Named after Mrs. GEROLD (born
WARING), fl. 1998, wife of the plant trader Ratmond Gerold in
Madagascar.
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Description:
Deciduous caudiciform shrublet, up to 30 cm tall. Low-growing with
branching shoots and small flowers.
Caudex: Succulent, partially subterranean, and rounded, it can
grow up to six centimetres in diameter.
Stems: Produces thin branches from the caudex. They are armed
with short whitish protuberances. The branches will grow up to 30
centimetres or more in length, and they tend to lean on the sides.
Leaves: Narrow, in tufts on the stems apex.
Flower: White to cream-coloured.
Blooming season: Summer to autumn. The blossoms lasts for several
month.
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The flowers appear in summer.
The branches that originate from the the basal caudex are
thin and flexible. They tend to lean downward as they grow.
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Cultivation: A slow-growing and cold-sensitive species,
it can
to grow in both pots and in the ground, in areas with
a mild climate,
but they can even be grown indoors. Sun Exposure:
Light shade. They grow well in a very draining mineral potting
substrate. During the summer, they enjoy average feeding and watering.
When dormant, plants are relatively cold-tolerant.
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Warning: As with all other Euphorbias, when a plant gets damaged it
exudes a thick white milky sap known as latex. This latex is poisonous
and may irritate skin, so pay extreme attention not to get any in your
eyes or mouth.
Cultivated plants must be handled carefully.
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