Description
EUPHORBIACEAE
- 5 seeds per packet (rare)
From Malawi named after the Mlanje mountain in Nyasaland
An unusual succulent subshrub 15 -100 cm in height, producing a captivating stout columnar stem.
Producing bright green spiky branches, which spiral up the stem and leave behind rows of spiralling scars from spent branches.
Usually having very unique thick and tall caudex trunks with dark grey skin looking like volcano ashes.
Having green brunches shots from from top,
Flowers are bright yellow.
It is important to handle them with care due to their toxic latex.
May also be used in traditional medicine or for other uses specific to the regions where it is indigenous.
Should be sown in Spring when the difference between day and night temperatures is about 12°C.
