Euphorbia inermis

This quirky and highly decorative Euphorbia originates from South Africa. It has a small distribution area near the town of Gqeberha in the Eastern Cape province.

The specific epithet "inermis" means "unarmed", i.e., in this case, that it has no spines.

Euphorbia inermis reaches a diameter of approximately 50 cm (even more if insufficient light causes etiolation) and is practically leafless. The individual stems are about 1 cm in diameter and emerge from a common center. The stems are initially prostrate, with an upright tip. Tiny leaves are present at the tips of the shoots, but these soon dry out and fall off. Due to the circular arrangement of the stems and their ascending form, it is often compared to the mythological Medusa and her serpent's head.

Very old specimens of Euphorbia inermis eventually develop an upright, rounded caudex . Only then does it truly look like a Medusa's head!

Like all members of the spurge family, it contains a milky sap in all parts of the plant.

You will receive a strong plant approximately 12cm in diameter in a 10.5cm pot.