Euphorbia mammillaris 'Variegata' is a highly ornamental form of Indian corn cob Euphorbia. The unusual succulent develops into a dense mound of club-shaped creamy white and frosty green stems, with a splash of emerald green. The stems resemble cobs of corn with toothpick-style spikes (peduncles, or dried flower stalks). Each stem is heavy ribbed, up to 17, with these ribs being loaded with kernel-resembling tubercles. The plant branches freely and laterally, contributing to its density and beckoning one's imagination as, say, a colony of fanciful obelisks or the appendages of a mysterious creature from the fantastical world of a children's story. Pretty much any part of the plant — the stems, spikes, or the ephemeral variegated leaves — can take on a beautiful rose pink in cool temps or bright light. Small yellow flowers, called cyathia, appear at the tips of the stems during spring to summer.
An extraordinarily ornamental Euphorbia from Altman Reserve
Arrives ready to display in a 6-inch decorative concrete planter
A unique plant gift for the plant lover in your life
Thrives in full to indirect light
Water thoroughly when the soil is dry
Low-maintenance for beginning plant parents and houseplant aficionados alike
May be grown as a decorative indoor succulent or outdoor plant on your patio to enhance your curb appeal
Research shows that beautiful plants like this can reduce stress, promote creativity and boost productivity
