My corn cob catus is just a single cylinder and has not grown any arms, is this normal? It is about 10 in tall
Euphorbia mammillaris f. variegata - Indian Corn Cob
Why isn't my corm cob cactus growing any arms?
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Open Sep 21, 2021 - 09:14 AM
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Sep 21, 2021 - 09:14 AM
It's hard to say exactly without knowing your growing conditions, but the most likely culprit is lack of sunshine. Euphorbia need lots of full sun to grow vigorously and branch. You could also try a few applications of diluted fertilizer in the spring to encourage growth.
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Indian Corn Cob (Euphorbia mammiliaris f. variegata): A columnar, cactus-like plant studded with occasional spikes that resemble toothpicks. "Corn cob" euphorbias are lined with raised tubercles that shrink in the dry season and swell when rehydrated. They are extremely drought tolerant an...
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