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Euphorbia aggregata variegata
Succulent ideally suited to a location in partial shade.
Always water a few days after the substrate has dried out. In winter, limit watering.
The plant is not hardy.
Variegated plant lacks chlorophyll, which causes it to turn yellow, cream to whitish reddish shades.
Euphorbia aggregata variegata is a colourful form of succulent from the Eastern Cape of South Africa. The native form here grows on the sunny rocky slopes of the northern mountainsides. The name 'aggregata', from the word 'aggregate', refers to the tendency to form dense clumps.
The yellow-green stems are decorated with interesting patterns of white or cream spots and stripes. The small deciduous leaves are lance-shaped and turn green or purple. In addition to the leaves, unevenly spaced thorns, initially deep purple in colour, grow along the edges of the plant's body. The low, succulent shrub grows sideways rather than tall, forming new clumps.
On Euphorbia, small cyathia bloom independently.
Euphorbia aggregata variegata swarms a mildly toxic latex if the plant body is disturbed. In this case, it is important to wash the affected area with water and generally prevent young children from direct contact with the plant. This colourful succulent impresses with its variegated patterning on the green body of the plant, delighting with its colourful spines and greenish-purple deciduous leaves. The almost cactus-like appearance will delight its grower and the succulent will certainly not be overlooked.