HAWORTHIA AND SUCCULENT AUCTION



This blog is dedicated to plants from desert regions around the world as well as plants that have adapted to withstand arid conditions, but do not occur in real deserts. Many of the plants are found in arid semi-desert regions. There will be a greater emphasis on succulent plants, but others will also be included. This blog deals with desert plants of the Americas, Africa, Arabia and others. We are situated in South Africa and South African plants are likely to feature more dominantly. The pictures taken are from our private botanical desert garden at Leopoort near Oudtshoorn, from plants in nature, as well as other collections.


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Euphorbia triangularis


Euphorbia triangularis is the most common tree Euphorbia in the Eastern Cape Province. Their distribution extents from the Uitenhage district northwards into KwaZulu-Natal.

The branches of Euphorbia triangularis can be 3, 4 or 5-angled. The 3-angled form occurs more in the Eastern Cape and the 5-angled form in KwaZulu-Natal. The branches are segmented and deciduous, leaving older trees with a naked trunk and a whorl of branches at the top.

The trees can grow up to 18 m high.

The cultivation of Euphorbia triangularis is quite easy. The plants can withstand a considerable amount of water as long as the soil has good drainage. The plants can be propagated from seed or cuttings.

Euphorbia triangularis in the Karoo Botanical Garden in Worcester.

   


  

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