Euphorbia tetragona Seeds Pack - Indigenous Endemic Drought Tolerant Succulent Tree - NEW

Euphorbia is a genus of flowering plants belonging to the family Euphorbiaceae. Consisting of 2008 species, Euphorbia is the fourth largest genus of flowering plants. The family is primarily found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Africa and the Americas, but also in temperate zones worldwide. Succulent species originate mostly from Africa, the Americas and Madagascar. The common name "spurge" derives from the Middle English/Old French espurge ("to purge"), due to the use of the plant's sap as a medicinal purgative. The plants are annual or perennial herbs, woody shrubs or trees with a caustic, poisonous milky sap (latex). 

In the genus Euphorbia, succulence in the species has often evolved divergently and to differing degrees. Sometimes it is difficult to decide, and it is a question of interpretation, whether or not a species is really succulent or "only" xerophytic.

About 850 species are succulent in the strictest sense. If one includes slightly succulent and xerophytic species, this figure rises to about 1000, representing about 45% of all Euphorbia species. Smaller Euphorbias make excellent potted plants while larger species are valuable landscaping plants.

Euphorbia tetragona commonly known as Honey Euphorbia is a spiny succulent evergreen tree that grows to be 10 meters tall when planted into open ground. It is endemic to South Africa’s Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal coastal region. It makes a spectacular container plant and can withstand a variety of different soil types... even clay soil. It can handle excessive watering and is drought tolerant. This Euphorbia grows well in shade or in full sun. It is a very easy succulent to grow and will create lovely height in a rock garden.