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Euphorbia Ferrox
Euphorbia Ferrox
An indigenous, spiny euphorbia that forms a low, cactus-like cushion.
- Easy care
- Bright light to full sun
- When the soil is dry
- Keep away from pets and kids
- 12cm grow pot
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Euphorbia Ferrox
R 72.00
About this plant
About this plant
Euphorbia Ferrox
Also known as: Pincushion Euphorbia, Noorsdoring or Voetange
Be sure to let the soil dry between watering.
Light: Bright indirect sunlight indoors. Outdoors: Full sun or partial shade.
WARNING:
Note: Keep out of reach of children and and pets. Toxic
Produces poisonous latex that can cause temporary blindness.
Note: Each individual plant is unique. This image is an example only, however the plant you receive will be as close as possible to this image description.
Note: It is not confirmed that this plant will have leaves when you receive it.
Note: Stem length indicated above is a guide to the estimated length rather than an exact length that you will receive.
Delivery and packaging
Delivery and packaging
We deliver nationwide with The Courier Guy: Pudo locker R89 or to your door R145. Gauteng customers can also collect in Boksburg (R25).
Orders ship from our depot within 7 working days, and most are on their way sooner. A few rarer plants are ordered in specially for you, which is why we allow 7 days. Couriers don't deliver on weekends.
Every order is packed by hand to survive the courier.
Healthy arrival guarantee
Healthy arrival guarantee
If your plant arrives dead or damaged, we replace it. Just let us know within 24 hours of receiving it and send us a few photos.
For everything else, see our refund policy.
Meet the plant
A spiny indigenous cushion euphorbia
Euphorbia ferox · also known as Pincushion euphorbia, noorsdoring, voetangel
Native to Eastern and Western Cape, South Africa
A South African euphorbia that forms low, cactus-like clumps of ribbed stems armed with sturdy spines. Like all euphorbias, it has a milky sap that is poisonous and can cause temporary blindness.
- A clumping, cactus-like euphorbia with fierce red-brown spines, in a 12cm pot.
- Proudly South African and very waterwise once established.
- Grows indoors in bright light or outdoors in full sun to partial shade.
Where it thrives
The best spot in your home
Bright indirect light indoors by a sunny window, or full sun to partial shade outdoors. A rockery or gravel garden suits it well.
Safety: Keep away from pets and kids.
Care card
- Light
- Bright to full sun
- Water
- When dry
- Humidity
- Dry
- Temperature
- 5 to 30°C, no frost
- Soil
- Gritty, free-draining
- Feeding
- Twice in summer
- Growth
- Slow, clumping
- Outdoors
- Yes, full sun
Care made simple
Your first weeks together
- Wear gloves when handling: the spines are sharp and the sap is poisonous.
- Place it in bright light or full sun.
- Let the soil dry out between drinks, and water very little in winter.
Plant doctor
If you see this, do this
- Soft, brown stem baseToo much water. Let the soil dry fully and water less.
- Thin, stretched growthNot enough light. Move it into more sun.
- No leavesNormal: it may be leafless when it arrives.
Questions
Good to know
What size will I receive?
What size will I receive?
A plant in a 12cm grow pot. It may not have leaves. Every plant is unique; the photo shows the size to expect.
Is the sap dangerous?
Is the sap dangerous?
Yes. The milky sap is poisonous and can cause temporary blindness, so wear gloves and keep it off skin and eyes.
Is it safe around pets and children?
Is it safe around pets and children?
Keep it out of reach of children and pets: it is toxic if eaten.
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