Euphorbia anoplia, also known as Tanzanian Zipper Plant, is a unique and fascinating succulent that resembles a spineless cactus. It is a small clumping stemless succulent that forms a colony of leafless ribbed columns. As the plant matures, it grows up to 30 cm tall, forming an upright, twisting column with horizontal striations and distinct, geometric vertical ridges. Over time, offsets emerge to form a clumping colony. The columns are usually variegated from whitish-green to green. This plant produces small, irregular, maroon-red flowers along the ridgelines.
Euphorbia anoplia is easy to care for, requiring little water once established. It prefers well-drained soil and is ideal for warm climate landscapes, rock gardens, and container gardens. It can also be grown as a houseplant, especially on a bright windowsill, provided it gets enough light. However, it should be protected from frost as it can scar or discolor the stems.
This plant contains white sap, as all Euphorbias do, which can be irritating to the eyes and mucous membranes. Therefore, it's important to be careful when handling it and avoid touching your face or eyes before thoroughly washing your hands with soap and water.
Euphorbia anoplia is drought-tolerant, but some water is required during the summer growing season. The plant likes to remain dry during cooler winter months. It needs well-draining soil, especially if grown in the ground during cold winter rains.
This succulent looks good in rock gardens and in cactus and succulent gardens and borders. It works great in containers where soil drainage and outdoor cultural conditions do not meet the plant’s requirements. Moreover, it makes an interesting house plant if grown in enough light and could be combined with succulents of similar growing requirements in larger containers.
Euphorbia anoplia is native to South Africa and grows well in Victoria if protected from frost. It thrives in warm and dry regions, including the northern parts of Western Australia, Queensland, and the Northern Territory, as well as in coastal regions with a mild climate, such as Sydney and Perth.
Euphorbia anoplia plants for sale shown in 70mm pot. You will receive same or similar plants as those shown in images. Colours will vary depending on time of year and growing conditions.
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Please Note:
- All plants are sent bare rooted with no pots and soil, or minimum soil only.
- Due to the drying process necessary for sending plants through the mail, plants may look slightly different than images shown on our website
- Some plants, may look wrinkled when they arrive, may be somewhat limp, or soft to the touch. This is normal as they have been dried out for for a number of days before shipping to avoid rotting in the mail.
- Succulents are very hardy plants and they will recover quickly, providing you unpack them as soon as you receive them follow some simple care instructions you will find with your order.
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