Euphorbia Tetra

A wonderfully simple to care for, undemanding succulent reminiscent of the gun slinging wild, wild west with its stunning architectural shape. Euphorbia tetra has a thick, central stem, that stores water. The stem is ribbed and edged with short spines.

Please note: The skin of Euphorbia tetra can scratch, but their resilient nature allows them to scar over swiftly, enhancing its rugged charm.

Horty Hints

Is it getting hot in here?! The Euphorbia tetra lives its best life in a warm environment, ideally no cooler than 15°C.

Let’s get steamy! The Euphorbia tetra prefers high humidity so pop it in the bathroom to soak up that steam.

Overwatering can cause root rot and make your plant mushy. For best results, wait for the soil to dry-out before watering.

Light

Euphorbia tetra needs lots of bright, indirect light. Avoid direct sunlight however, as this may burn or bleach the leaves.

Watering

This Euphorbia is drought tolerant for short periods. Allow the soil to dry-out before watering. Be careful not to overwater.

Temperature

This succulent prefers reasonably warm temperatures, ideally between 15-27°C. Keep out of locations which experience draughts.

Humidity

This plant will thrive in higher humidity locations, but can tolerate normal room humidity. Consider misting occasionally.

Feed

Apply a half strength dose of liquid fertiliser in the summer months.

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Height & Growth Rate

The tetra is a very slow-growing plant and typically reaches an ultimate indoor height of around 1 to 2 metres.

Toxicity

The sap is poisonous and an irritant. Avoid getting into your eyes or mouth and handle with care.

Origin

Euphorbia tetra is native to South Africa.

Please note: images show how this plant may look at various stages of maturity. The size you choose may look different.

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