Euphorbia obesa Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
Euphorbia obesa is a slow-growing succulent plant that can flower. It is still in the same family, Euphorbiaceae, and it is dangerous to pets if swallowed. This plant is one of the most unique succulents because its shape resembles a baseball. Therefore, it is often called the baseball plant.
Common Name |
Baseball plant
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Plant Type
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Cactus & Succulents
Houseplants
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Euphorbia obesa
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Genus
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Euphorbia
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Family
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Euphorbiaceae
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Order
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Malpighiales
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Class
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Dicotyledons
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Euphorbia obesa Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Euphorbia obesa.
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Water Needs
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Low
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Cups
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Generally, Euphorbia obesa needs water once every
21 days in 1
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Euphorbia obesa needs about 0.25 L per 21 days. |
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Euphorbia obesa Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Euphorbia obesa to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 4 hours
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Temperature |
70°F
to 80°F
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Humidity Preference |
Medium
The ideal humidity range for your Euphorbia obesa to thrive is between 30% and 50%. |
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Euphorbia obesa Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Euphorbia obesa. |
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Suitability in pots |
5L
Euphorbia obesa plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 5L. |
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Soil type |
loam
sand
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Soil Drainage
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Well-Drainage
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Soil PH |
acid
alkaline
neutral
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Euphorbia obesa Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Euphorbia obesa plant. |
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Maximum Height |
8 Inches or
1 meters
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Spread |
4 Inches or
1 meters
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Color |
Green
Burgundy Red
Creamy-White
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Characteristics |
Cut Flowers
Plant of Merit
Showy
Evergreen
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Is Euphorbia obesa toxic to pets? |
Yes
This plant contains calcium oxalate crystals that can cause negative reactions in pets and humans. |
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Garden Style |
Gravel and Rock Garden
Mediterranean Garden
Patio And Containers
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Euphorbia obesa Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Euphorbia obesa, when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
easy
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Propagation Methods |
seed
root division
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Flowering season |
spring
summer
autumn
winter
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Euphorbia obesa Native Region |
Find out where the Euphorbia obesa plant originated. |
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Country |
South Africa
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