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1Euphorbia obesa Hook.f.
Euphorbia obesa is a subtropical succulent species of flowering plant in the genus Euphorbia. It comes from the arid Karoo in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa. It is sometimes referred to as the baseball plant.
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Sources (7)
- GBIF Backbone Taxonomy – Euphorbia obesa · Scientific name · CC BY 4.0
- GBIF – synonyms · Synonyms · CC BY 4.0
- GBIF – distributions (Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS); The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP); Flora e Funga do Brasil -) · Native distribution · CC BY 4.0
- Wikidata – Q135673 · CC0
- Wikimedia Commons – Euphorbia obesa obesa 15102244.jpg · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wikipedia (de) – Euphorbia obesa · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wikipedia (en) – Euphorbia obesa · CC BY-SA 4.0
Automatic data comes from the open sources above, credited per their licences. Care experience is shown separately below.
Tips & experience from members
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How it thrives
Waterlow
Lightfull sun
Humiditylowgeneral genus data
Min. temperature10 °CNo monthly schedule is shown because cultivar-/species-level data is not yet sufficient. The general values above are guidance only.
Euphorbia tip: Its white latex irritates skin and eyes – wear gloves when cutting.
Latex in the eye can cause serious injury – wear gloves!
Baseball plant – what to know
Baseball plant (Euphorbia obesa) – family: Euphorbiaceae, genus: Euphorbia. Native range: Africa, Cape Provinces, Brazil, South Africa, Eastern Cape. Care guidelines: light: full sun; water: low; min. 10 °C. One Perfect Plants Club member grows it (1 photos). For cats: moderately toxic; for dogs: moderately toxic. Keep it out of reach and call a vet straight away if you suspect poisoning.
All Euphorbia species in the catalog →Detailed toxicity data →
Frequently asked questions
How often should I water Baseball plant?
Sparingly: let the soil dry out completely between waterings, and water even less in winter.
How much light does Baseball plant need?
It needs plenty of direct sun – the sunniest window, or outdoors in summer, suits it best.
How cold can Baseball plant get?
Keep it above 10 °C – it is frost-tender and needs a frost-free spot in winter.
Is Baseball plant toxic to cats and dogs?
For cats: moderately toxic; for dogs: moderately toxic. Keep it out of reach and call a vet straight away if you suspect poisoning.
When does Baseball plant flower?
According to the general guideline for the genus Euphorbia: Typical flowering time: April, May, June, July, August.
What members’ data shows
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Average watering interval
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Data sources: GBIF.org – Euphorbia obesa (CC BY 4.0) · Wikidata – Q135673 (CC0) · Wikimedia Commons – Euphorbia obesa obesa 15102244.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Wikipedia – Euphorbia obesa (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Care data is for guidance only.
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