These are both some really neat Euphorbia species. Both are Southern African species.
Euphorbia gareipina ssp. balsamea is found in southern Namibia and a bit geographically separated from ssp. gareipina. It forms quite a handsome branching shrub. This is a lesser cultivated dioecious species. I’m not familiar with many folks growing it from seed. I’ve known only one source personally that only has them very sparingly and usually from cutting (Arid Lands).
Euphorbia bubalina is quite an easy to grow stem type Euphorbia forming very long peduncles adorned with cyathia. It’s not well cultivated to my knowledge even though it’s quite easy to grow and readily seeds. It’s quite weedy in that respect, so perhaps this is why it’s a bit less desirable. Either way, I like it.
Both species were in a large community propagation flat for about 6 months, I’m starting to repot some of the larger seedlings, and will likely be getting them into full sun where they expect to be.
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These are both some really neat Euphorbia species. Both are Southern African species.
Euphorbia gareipina ssp. balsamea is found in southern Namibia and a bit geographically separated from ssp. gareipina. It forms quite a handsome branching shrub. This is a lesser cultivated dioecious species. I’m not familiar with many folks growing it from seed. I’ve known only one source personally that only has them very sparingly and usually from cutting (Arid Lands).
Euphorbia bubalina is quite an easy to grow stem type Euphorbia forming very long peduncles adorned with cyathia. It’s not well cultivated to my knowledge even though it’s quite easy to grow and readily seeds. It’s quite weedy in that respect, so perhaps this is why it’s a bit less desirable. Either way, I like it.
Both species were in a large community propagation flat for about 6 months, I’m starting to repot some of the larger seedlings, and will likely be getting them into full sun where they expect to be.