The Euphorbia obesa, as pictured above, is commonly called either Basketball euphorbia, Gingham golf ball, or Hottentot's hut. Euphorbias are a species of succulents that produce tiny flowers that lack petals. They also produce a milky sap that could irritate the skin or cause blindness if not handled with gloves. To stop the flow of sap on a "bleeding" plant, you can immerse it in warm water. This particular euphorbia is spineless and is usually olive green with pale green or mauve markings. It is slow-growing and becomes slightly columnar with age. Tiny leaf "flowers" come from the crown during summer months. It does well in the sun or shade but needs a dry winter during its dormancy.
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