Euphorbia ferox
Native range: South Africa
Known names: N/A
Hardiness: Best kept above freezing
Mature Size: ~6" tall, ~10" wide
Light: Filtered sun, morning sun, avoid afternoon sun.
Water: Water throughout the year but let the soil dry out for a couple of weeks before watering.
Soil: Fast draining, succulent mix, less water in denser mix
Dormancy Period: N/A
Pet-Safe: No
Plant Size: Grown in 2.5" pot
 
*All Euphorbias can cause skin, eye, and mouth irritation. Avoid touching the sap.*
 
Thick, pinkish red spines on forest-green skin. Column-growing but cluster-forming.  "Ferox" translates to "fierce" which are what these are. Tiny yellow flowers on top growth.
Fun fact: This Euphorbia is related to the ever-cherished Christmas Poinsettia!!!