{"product_id":"euphorbia-clandestina","title":"Euphorbia clandestina","description":"\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eEuphorbia clandestina\u003c\/i\u003e is native to \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"35\"\u003eSouth Africa\u003c\/b\u003e, specifically concentrated in the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"82\"\u003eWestern Cape Province\u003c\/b\u003e. It is found in the semi-arid regions extending from the Little Karoo to the southern parts of the Great Karoo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHabitat\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eIn the wild, this species thrives in \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"37\"\u003estony, karroid shrublands\u003c\/b\u003e and rocky hillslopes. It is often found growing under the protection of larger bushes or nestled among stones, which provide shade for the base of the plant. The habitat is characterized by low rainfall and extreme temperature shifts. Its thick, succulent stem is an adaptation for storing water during long dry spells in the Karoo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eEuphorbia clandestina\u003c\/i\u003e is a striking, slow-growing succulent known for its \"armored\" appearance and architectural columnar form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/b\u003e It typically grows as a \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"38\"\u003esolitary, unbranched cylinder\u003c\/b\u003e, reaching a height of about 20–60 cm. Over decades, very old specimens may occasionally produce offsets at the base, but it is primarily a single-stemmed plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eStem (The \"Scales\"):\u003c\/b\u003e The stem is olive-green to grayish-brown and is covered in prominent, spirally arranged \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"109\"\u003etubercles\u003c\/b\u003e. These tubercles are closely packed, giving the stem a texture that resembles \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"197\"\u003epinecones or dragon scales\u003c\/b\u003e (hence the common name \"逆鳞\" or \"Reverse Scales\" in some Asian markets).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/b\u003e It produces a cluster of long, narrow, and deciduous \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"62\"\u003elinear leaves\u003c\/b\u003e at the apex. The leaves are typically dark green and may develop a reddish tint under high light or cold stress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFlowers (Cyathia):\u003c\/b\u003e The flowers are small, greenish, and nearly sessile (lacking a long stalk). They are \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"104\"\u003ehidden (\"clandestine\")\u003c\/b\u003e within the leaf axils and bracts at the top of the stem, making them less conspicuous than those of many other Euphorbias.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCultivation:\u003c\/b\u003e This is a hardy and rewarding species. It requires a \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"66\"\u003every porous mineral substrate\u003c\/b\u003e and prefers bright, filtered sunlight. It should be watered sparingly during the growing season and kept \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"201\"\u003ealmost completely dry\u003c\/b\u003e during winter dormancy to maintain its compact, scaled form and prevent rot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"BotanicalCollector","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47366068732157,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0785\/3552\/4605\/files\/euphorbia-clandestina_9.jpg?v=1775811627","url":"https:\/\/www.botanicalcollector.com\/products\/euphorbia-clandestina","provider":"BotanicalCollector","version":"1.0","type":"link"}