{"product_id":"euphorbia-paulianii","title":"Euphorbia paulianii | Seed-grown | H:5-10cm","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 paulianii\u003c\/i\u003e is endemic to \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"34\"\u003eMadagascar\u003c\/b\u003e, specifically localized in the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"76\"\u003eNorthwestern regions\u003c\/b\u003e (near Majunga\/Mahajanga). It was named in honor of the French entomologist and biologist Renaud Paulian, who made significant contributions to the study of Malagasy biodiversity. Like many rare Madagascan succulents, it is protected under \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"336\"\u003eCITES Appendix II\u003c\/b\u003e.\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 its natural environment, this species thrives in \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"52\"\u003edeciduous dry forests\u003c\/b\u003e and rocky shrublands. It is often found growing in \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"125\"\u003esandy or silty soils\u003c\/b\u003e among limestone or sandstone outcrops at low altitudes. The habitat is characterized by a high-contrast climate: a short, intense rainy season and a long, harsh dry season. \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"319\"\u003eE. paulianii\u003c\/i\u003e has evolved a pachycaul (thick-stemmed) habit to store water, allowing it to remain dormant and survive for months without rainfall.\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 paulianii\u003c\/i\u003e is a spectacular, slow-growing succulent shrub that is often considered a \"trophy\" plant for collectors due to its architectural presence.\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\"\u003eStem \u0026amp; Trunk:\u003c\/b\u003e It develops a stout, cylindrical, and \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"52\"\u003epachycaul trunk\u003c\/b\u003e that can reach up to 1 meter in height in the wild, though it remains much smaller in cultivation. The trunk is silvery-gray to brownish and is covered in prominent \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"233\"\u003eleaf scars and small, dark spines\u003c\/b\u003e (stipular spines), giving it a rugged, prehistoric texture.\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\"\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/b\u003e This species is most famous for its \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"45\"\u003elarge, leathery leaves\u003c\/b\u003e that form a dense rosette at the apex. The leaves are broadly elliptical to obovate and often feature \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"170\"\u003edistinctly undulated (wavy) margins\u003c\/b\u003e, which is a key identifying trait. The leaf color is a vibrant green, sometimes with a reddish or bronzed tint on the edges when exposed to intense light.\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\"\u003eFlowers (Cyathia):\u003c\/b\u003e It produces clusters of attractive cyathia at the branch tips. The bracts are typically \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"107\"\u003egreenish-yellow to reddish-brown\u003c\/b\u003e, nestled within the crown of foliage.\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\"\u003eCultivation:\u003c\/b\u003e This is a slow-growing and warmth-loving species. It requires \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"75\"\u003ebright, indirect light to full sun\u003c\/b\u003e to maintain its thick trunk and the wavy character of its leaves. A \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"178\"\u003ehighly porous, mineral-rich substrate\u003c\/b\u003e is essential for root health. It is deciduous during its winter dormancy and should be kept warm and almost completely dry during this period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Plant Space","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47369482338557,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0785\/3552\/4605\/files\/euphorbia-paulianii_1.jpg?v=1775878563","url":"https:\/\/www.botanicalcollector.com\/products\/euphorbia-paulianii","provider":"BotanicalCollector","version":"1.0","type":"link"}