{"product_id":"euphorbia-itremensis","title":"Euphorbia itremensis","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"7\"\u003eEuphorbia itremensis\u003c\/i\u003e is endemic to \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"42\"\u003eMadagascar\u003c\/b\u003e, specifically found on the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"80\"\u003eItremo range\u003c\/b\u003e, west of Ambatofinandrahana. It is a recently described species (2001) and remains poorly known in cultivation. Due to habitat degradation and its very restricted range, it is considered a threatened species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHabitat\u003c\/b\u003e In its natural environment, it grows in \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"48\"\u003ereddish quartzite sands\u003c\/b\u003e. It is a \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"81\"\u003egeophyte\u003c\/b\u003e, meaning most of its body remains subterranean to survive the harsh conditions. In the wild, you would typically only see small rosettes of leaves lying flat on the ground. It shares its habitat with the similar \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"302\"\u003eEuphorbia quartziticola\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"12\"\u003eEuphorbia itremensis\u003c\/i\u003e is a unique succulent geophyte prized for its bizarre, contorted underground structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCaudex \u0026amp; Root:\u003c\/b\u003e It develops a massive, \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"38\"\u003enapiform (turnip-shaped) tuberous root\u003c\/b\u003e that can grow up to 30 cm long.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eStem:\u003c\/b\u003e Below the ground level, it is much-branched, forming a cluster up to 20 cm in diameter. The branches are remarkably \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"122\"\u003econtorted, strangely twisted, and bent\u003c\/b\u003e, tapering toward the tips. In cultivation, these \"oddly twisted\" branches are often raised above the soil to be appreciated as a caudex.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/b\u003e It produces attractive \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"32\"\u003erosettes of leaves\u003c\/b\u003e (5-7 cm in diameter) at ground level. The leaves are obovate and bright green.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFlowers (Cyathia):\u003c\/b\u003e The small flowers are enveloped by decorative, petal-like bracts (cyathophylls). The color is highly variable: you may see anything from \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"156\"\u003ecream-white to bright pink\u003c\/b\u003e, sometimes coexisting in the same habitat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCultivation:\u003c\/b\u003e This is a connoisseur's plant and can be challenging. It requires a \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"81\"\u003estrictly mineral, well-drained soil\u003c\/b\u003e (like quartzite sand or pumice). It is prone to rot if kept cold and damp while dormant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"BotanicalCollector","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47517294788861,"sku":null,"price":70.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0785\/3552\/4605\/files\/f2e157294281ca2bd488965925c157e7.png?v=1780928198","url":"https:\/\/www.botanicalcollector.com\/products\/euphorbia-itremensis","provider":"BotanicalCollector","version":"1.0","type":"link"}