Corncob Cactus - Corncob Euphorbia - Corn Cob Plant Euphorbia Mammillaris ‘Indian Corn Cob’ Euphorbia

Description: It is a short stemmed dioecious shrublet producing a dense cluster.
Stem: Thick deep green, erect, simple and ribbed, that in cultivated plants may branch above, 1,5-6 cm in diameter, Mature Height 20-35 cm tall. Usually there are many club-like lateral branches, starting about 10 cm and arches upward.
Ribs: 7-17, with hexagonal crowded tubercles set in vertical rows after the manner of an ear of corn and separated by horizontal grooves.
Spines: Occasionally present and scattered, thick, blunt and whitish, up to 1 cm long. The “spines” are the solitary sterile peduncles.

📣Basic Info
They prefer bright sunlight, great drainage, and infrequent water to prevent rot. Pick containers with drainage holes and use well-draining cactus and succulent soil with 50% to 75% mineral grit such as coarse sand, pumice, or perlite. Water deeply and wait for the soil to completely dry out before watering again.Euphorbia Mammillaris F. Variegata is known to be a beautiful looking succulent that is very popular for people to grow mostly because of its unique look. As the plant matures you can expect it to reach up to around 35 cm (14″) tall and 6 cm (2.4″) in diameter. You will notice that the plants stems are mostly light to bright green with purples to pinkish tops. When the plant flowers you can expect it to produce yellow flowers.
Indian Corn Cob is a succulent columnar, cactus-like plant studded with occasional spikes that resemble toothpicks. They are drought tolerant and need great drainage. Water once a week in the summer and up to once a month in the winter, allowing the soil to fully dry out between waterings. With plenty of space and sunlight, Indian Corn Cob can reach 1 foot tall and sprout new branches from its base.

Scientific Classification
Family: Euphorbiaceae
Subfamily: Euphorbioideae
Tribe: Euphorbieae
Genus: Euphorbia

💦Watering
Euphorbia Mammillaris F. Variegata can be quite beautiful when it is well-taken care of. This succulent type needs typical watering as the other succulents. The watering method is very important to keep your plant healthy. It should not sit on the water, and an excess amount of water should be avoided. The best way of watering is soak and dry method this succulent. Yet, the succulent should be controlled to avoid overwatering.

📣General Care for Euphorbia Mammillaris F. Variegata
This succulent type is a unique one that blooms in the spring. When it blooms, you will enjoy yellow flowers. It is a nice addition to your collection of plants especially if you have it displayed in a beautiful pot.

📣Quick Facts:
Prefers full sun
Can be grown outdoor
Grows 35 cm (14″) tall
Grows up to 6 cm (2.4″) wide
Can die easily if overwatered see
Does not handle cold well
Prefers Zone 9a-11b -6.7°C (25°F)
Best propagated by offsets or seeds
Flowers are yellow