{"product_id":"euphorbia-waringiae-1","title":"Euphorbia waringiae","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 waringiae\u003c\/i\u003e is a rare succulent endemic to \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"51\"\u003eSoutheastern Madagascar\u003c\/b\u003e. It is found in a very restricted geographical range, primarily in the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"146\"\u003eEsomony area\u003c\/b\u003e (Anosy region). Due to its limited distribution and the ongoing threat of habitat loss, it is currently listed as \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"273\"\u003eVulnerable\u003c\/b\u003e on the IUCN Red List. This species was named in honor of Evelyn Waring, a prominent explorer of Malagasy flora.\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 native environment, this plant inhabits \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"47\"\u003etropical subarid shrublands\u003c\/b\u003e and deciduous dry forests. It typically grows at the base of mountains in well-drained, stony red earth or sandy substrates. It is often found tucked away in the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"237\"\u003elight shade of thickets\u003c\/b\u003e or larger shrubs, which protects its succulent stems from the harshest direct sunlight while allowing it to thrive in the warm, humid-to-dry tropical cycle of the region.\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 waringiae\u003c\/i\u003e is a slow-growing, deciduous \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"49\"\u003ecaudiciform shrublet\u003c\/b\u003e known for its sculptural and \"bonsai-like\" aesthetic.\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\"\u003eCaudex (Rootstock):\u003c\/b\u003e It develops a distinctive, partially subterranean, succulent \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"81\"\u003ecaudex\u003c\/b\u003e that can reach up to 6 cm in diameter. Collectors often raise this swollen base above the soil line to highlight its gnarled, artistic form.\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\"\u003eStems \u0026amp; Branches:\u003c\/b\u003e Slender, grayish-brown branches emerge from the caudex, growing up to 30 cm or more in length. These branches are armed with short, whitish protuberances (stipular spines) and have a tendency to lean or sprawl, creating a graceful, coral-like silhouette.\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 The leaves are narrow, small, and typically appear in tufts at the apex of the stems during the active growing season.\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 It produces small, elegant \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"46\"\u003ewhite to cream-colored flowers\u003c\/b\u003e. The blooming period is notably long, often lasting several months from summer through autumn.\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 cold-sensitive species that requires a highly mineral-based, well-draining substrate. It prefers bright, filtered light (light shade) rather than scorching direct sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\n\u003cblockquote data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHandling Warning:\u003c\/b\u003e Like all \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"12,0\" data-index-in-node=\"27\"\u003eEuphorbia\u003c\/i\u003e species, \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"12,0\" data-index-in-node=\"46\"\u003eE. waringiae\u003c\/i\u003e contains a milky white latex sap that is toxic. It can cause significant skin and eye irritation. Always handle with caution, use gloves when repotting, and keep away from pets and children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"BotanicalCollector","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47363300917501,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0785\/3552\/4605\/files\/euphorbia-waringiae_10.jpg?v=1775704267","url":"https:\/\/www.botanicalcollector.com\/products\/euphorbia-waringiae-1","provider":"BotanicalCollector","version":"1.0","type":"link"}