Where it grows
This Euphorbia is a hybrid created in horticulture.
Special features
Euphorbia x japonica, also known as Euphorbia ‘Cocklebur’, is a hybrid plant obtained by crossing Euphorbia susannae x Euphorbia bupleurifolia. It forms an attractive above-ground caudex stem that resembles a pineapple or cycad, similar to it’s latter parent, but the nodules are more pronounced.
Care Guide
These plants prefer plentiful sunlight or a little bit of light shade. They can be adjusted to full sun as adults if this is done slowly and carefully. Plant in a soil mix that drains well, as they do not like having their roots sit in water for too long. Water heavily in the warmer parts of the year, making sure that the soil dries between each watering. Keep completely dry in winter when these plants are dormant.
Growing season
Spring and summer.
Propagation
Seeds.