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Globose Spurge

Euphorbia globosa

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Description

Euphorbia globosa, the globose spurge, is a dwarf South African succulent built from stacked, nearly spherical segments, like a string of green peas that decided to become a plant. It stays small, slowly forming a low mound to about 8cm tall, and in season sends up starry, greenish yellow flower heads on improbably long thin stalks. A proper oddball for anyone collecting cacti and succulents.

Origins. It comes from coastal scrub in the Eastern Cape of South Africa, where it grows with its swollen base partly buried. The species is assessed as Endangered in habitat, which makes cultivated plants all the more worth looking after. It is spineless, but like every Euphorbia it bleeds an irritant milky sap, so handle it with gloves and keep it away from pets and children.

Care. Give it your sunniest windowsill; it belongs with the bright light houseplants and takes some direct sun happily. Water sparingly in spring and summer, letting the gritty mix dry out fully between drinks, and keep it almost completely dry over winter in a cool, frost free spot. Slow growing, long lived and very easy to please in a free draining mix.

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About Globose Spurge

Euphorbia globosa is an easy-care houseplant. It needs bright direct light, average household humidity and a minimum temperature of 8°C. It is harmful to pets and small children if eaten.

Good for

Living Room Bedroom Office

Care level

EasyChallenge

Easy care

Light

ShadeFull sun

Bright, direct sun

As much light as you can give it, including direct sun on a south or west windowsill. Plants kept shadier grow leggier and flower less. Read moreShow less

As much light as you can give it, including direct sun on a south or west windowsill. Plants kept shadier grow leggier and flower less.

Humidity

Average homeHigh humidity

Happy at normal household humidity

Normal room air is ideal. Avoid humid, stagnant corners; it wants dry air and good airflow. Read moreShow less

Normal room air is ideal. Avoid humid, stagnant corners; it wants dry air and good airflow.

Temperature

Keep above 8°C · Tolerates a cool room

Warm in the growing season. In winter it rests happily cool, down to about 8C, as long as the compost is dry. Keep it frost free. Read moreShow less

Warm in the growing season. In winter it rests happily cool, down to about 8C, as long as the compost is dry. Keep it frost free.

Feeding

Feed monthly with a balanced fertiliser from spring to autumn, and let it rest over winter.

Growth habit

Clumping →

Plant type

Succulent →

Toxicity

Harmful if chewed or swallowed. Keep it out of reach of pets and small children, and wash your hands after pruning.

Also known as

Euphorbia globosa

Genus

Euphorbia →
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Euphorbia globosa a cactus?

No, though it is often sold alongside them. It is a succulent spurge from South Africa, in the family Euphorbiaceae. Unlike most cacti it is spineless, and instead of spines it defends itself with a milky irritant sap.

Is it safe around pets and children?

No. Like all euphorbias it bleeds a milky latex when damaged that irritates skin and eyes and is harmful if eaten. Keep it out of reach of pets and children, wear gloves when repotting or pruning, and wash off any sap straight away.

How big does Euphorbia globosa get?

It stays genuinely small. Plants reach about 8cm tall and very slowly spread into a mat of pea shaped segments up to about 30cm across. It is a slow growing, long lived plant that will live in a small pot for years.

How often should I water it?

Sparingly. In spring and summer water only once the gritty mix has dried out completely, perhaps every two to three weeks in warm weather. From autumn keep it almost totally dry until growth restarts in spring. If in doubt, do not water.

Why does it flower on such long stalks?

That is the species' party trick. The greenish yellow, star shaped flower heads, called cyathia, sit on thin stalks up to 8cm long, far taller than the plant itself. It is one of the easiest ways to tell a happy, well lit plant: shaded ones flower far less.

Are your plants treated with pesticides?
We aim to avoid using pesticides where possible, but we can't control the whole supply chain.

If the plant is going into a vivarium, terrarium or aquarium with live animals, rinse the leaves and roots well, remove any soil and let the plant dry out before adding it. We'd also suggest keeping it away from animals for a month first.
Can I see a photo of the exact plant I'll receive?
We're not able to send photos of individual plants or let you choose a specific one, as plants are selected by our team when your order is packed. Our photos show the variety and the kind of plant you can expect, and yours may vary a little in height, shape or fullness.

If a size has a code next to it, such as 9cm / B2, you're buying the exact plant pictured.
Does my plant come with a pot?
Your plant will arrive in its nursery grow pot — the plastic pot it's been growing in. We don't include a decorative pot as standard, and there's a good reason for that: it means you get to choose one that fits your space and style, rather than being stuck with something that doesn't suit your home.

It also means you're not paying extra for a pot you might not want. The nursery pot is perfectly fine to keep your plant in for a while, just pop it inside a decorative cover pot or cache pot and you're good to go. When you're ready to repot (usually after a growing season or when roots start poking out the bottom), you can move it into something more permanent with fresh soil.

If you're not sure what size cover pot to go for, check the pot selector tool listed above, you'll want a decorative pot that's a centimetre or two wider than that to give it a comfortable fit.
How big will my plant be when it arrives?
Every plant on our site includes the pot size (e.g. 12cm) and, where possible, an approximate height. That's the most reliable way to set your expectations, photos can sometimes make a plant look larger or smaller than it really is.

If you're thinking "that sounds quite small for the price," here's something worth knowing: younger, smaller plants almost always adapt better to your home than larger ones. They adjust faster to your light and humidity, put out new growth more quickly, and tend to establish stronger root systems long-term. A plant that grows into your space will usually outperform one that was already big when it arrived.

That said, every plant is an individual. The one you receive may vary slightly in height, shape, or fullness compared to the photo, that's the nature of living things, not a quality issue. We select healthy, well-established specimens, and if you ever feel your plant doesn't match what you were expecting, just get in touch and we'll take a look.
What makes your plants different from the supermarket or garden centre?
There's a big difference between a plant that's been sitting under on a retail shelf and one that's been looked after and cared for by people who specialise in exactly this.

Our plants are grown in house or sourced from specialist nurseries, many of them varieties you simply won't find at your local garden centre or supermarket. Before anything leaves us, it's checked over by our horticultural team to make sure it's healthy, well-rooted, and ready to thrive in your home. We're not shifting volume off a pallet, we're choosing plants we'd want to keep ourselves.

When you buy from a supermarket, you get a plant and a generic care label. When you buy from us, you get the knowledge that comes with it, detailed care guidance, a team you can actually contact if something isn't going right, and the confidence that what's arriving has been looked after properly from the moment it was grown to the moment it reaches your door.

We're a specialist nursery first, not a retailer that happens to sell plants. That's the difference, and you'll see it the moment you open the box.
What should I do when my plant arrives?
First things first, unbox it as soon as you can. Plants don't love being in dark boxes any more than you would, and the sooner yours is out and breathing, the better.

Remove all the packaging carefully, give the soil a check with your finger, and water lightly if it feels dry. Then find it a spot with appropriate light, but avoid putting it straight into harsh direct sun or next to a radiator. Think of it like arriving somewhere new after a long journey: it needs a moment to adjust.

It's completely normal for your plant to look a little tired or droopy after transit. This is called transit stress, and most plants bounce back within a week or two. You might see a yellow leaf or some drooping, don't panic, and resist the urge to overwater or start repotting straight away.

Our advice for the first couple of weeks: leave it in its nursery pot, water it only when the top layer of soil feels dry, and let it acclimatise to your home's light, temperature, and humidity. Once it's settled in and showing signs of new growth, you can think about repotting or moving it to its permanent spot.

Every plant we sell comes with a care guide on the product page so you'll know exactly what it needs going forward. And if anything doesn't look right, get in touch with our team, we're always happy to help.
Will my plant survive being shipped?
Yes! and we go to serious lengths to make sure of it. Every plant is hand-packed by our team with protective wrapping and secure, custom-designed boxes to keep it stable and safe in transit. We've shipped hundreds of thousands of plants across the UK and our packaging methods have been refined over years to handle the bumps and jolts of delivery.

During colder months, we monitor weather forecasts and offer heat packs where needed to protect against frost. In extreme conditions, we may hold your order for a day or two rather than risk sending it out, we'd rather you wait an extra day than receive a stressed plant.

That said, plants are living things, and the occasional transit wobble can happen. If your plant arrives damaged or isn't in the condition you'd expect, just get in touch within 7 days with a photo, and we'll make it right, whether that's a replacement or a full refund. No fuss.

The short version: we treat every box like it's going to someone who really cares about what's inside, because it is.
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Everything about Euphorbia

Euphorbia are architectural, low-maintenance plants that need bright light and infrequent watering. This guide covers care for all major types, with an important note on their toxic sap.

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