{"product_id":"euphorbia-pulvinata","title":"Euphorbia pulvinata","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 pulvinata\u003c\/i\u003e is native to \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"40\"\u003eSouth Africa\u003c\/b\u003e, with a broad distribution range across the Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, Free State, and Mpumalanga provinces. It also occurs in Lesotho. It was officially described by Marloth in 1909.\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 the wild, this species thrives in \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"45\"\u003estony areas and rocky outcrops\u003c\/b\u003e, often on northern-facing slopes where it receives maximum sun exposure. It is frequently found in \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"175\"\u003emountainous regions and grasslands\u003c\/b\u003e, growing in well-drained, mineral-rich soil. It is a highly resilient species, capable of withstanding both intense summer heat and cold, frosty winters, as long as the conditions remain dry.\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 pulvinata\u003c\/i\u003e is a low-growing, dioecious, succulent perennial known for its spectacular \"cushion-forming\" growth habit.\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\"\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/b\u003e It forms extremely dense, \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"40\"\u003ecompact rounded clumps\u003c\/b\u003e (cushions) that can consist of hundreds of individual stems. In habitat, these clumps can grow up to 1 meter in diameter, resembling a green, spiny pillow.\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\"\u003eStems:\u003c\/b\u003e The stems are short, thick, and cylindrical (usually 2–5 cm in diameter).  The epidermis is a vibrant light green to bluish-green.\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\"\u003eSpines (Peduncles):\u003c\/b\u003e The \"spines\" of this species are actually \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"62\"\u003epersistent sterile peduncles\u003c\/b\u003e (flower stalks). They are sturdy, woody, and reddish-brown when young, turning gray with age. \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\"\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/b\u003e The leaves are minute, ephemeral, and only appear at the apex of growing stems during the rainy season, dropping off almost immediately.\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\"\u003eFlowers (Cyathia):\u003c\/b\u003e As a dioecious species, male and female flowers are borne on separate plants. The cyathia are small, dark red to purplish, appearing at the tips of the stems in early spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,5,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCultivation:\u003c\/b\u003e This is one of the hardier Euphorbias. It requires \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"64\"\u003efull sun\u003c\/b\u003e to maintain its tight, mounded shape. It necessitates a \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"129\"\u003eporous mineral substrate\u003c\/b\u003e and is relatively drought-tolerant. It can handle colder temperatures than many Madagascan species, provided the soil is kept bone-dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"BotanicalCollector","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47236927750397,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0785\/3552\/4605\/files\/euphorbia-pulvinata_2.jpg?v=1777355066","url":"https:\/\/www.botanicalcollector.com\/products\/euphorbia-pulvinata","provider":"BotanicalCollector","version":"1.0","type":"link"}