{"product_id":"euphorbia-eritrea","title":"Euphorbia eritrea","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrice includes everything:\u003c\/strong\u003e the plant, free delivery and professional installation by our planting team. One price, whole job done.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEuphorbia eritrea\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSold widely as the candelabra euphorbia, \u003cem\u003eEuphorbia eritrea\u003c\/em\u003e forms a stand of thick, four-ribbed green columns that branch upward from a central trunk into a broad candelabra. The stems are the whole point: waxy, upright and sculptural, holding their form through drought that would flatten most other feature plants. It reads as cactus but performs better in Australian humidity, and its sap is a caustic latex that demands the same care as any succulent euphorbia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy Euphorbia eritrea\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCandelabra Branching\u003c\/strong\u003e: Vertical arms rise from a central stem to build a broad, sculptural crown.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrought Storage\u003c\/strong\u003e: Fleshy stems carry the plant through months without rain or irrigation.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWaxy Green Colour\u003c\/strong\u003e: A bright, clean green that stands out against gravel, render and stone.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity Tolerance\u003c\/strong\u003e: Copes with east coast summer humidity better than most true cacti.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery Low Maintenance\u003c\/strong\u003e: No pruning, feeding or leaf litter management required.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToxicity warning\u003c\/strong\u003e: The white latex sap is a strong skin and eye irritant, so site it clear of play areas and wear gloves and eye protection if you cut it.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eIdeal Applications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesert-Style Garden\u003c\/strong\u003e: The tall element among agaves, aloes and ornamental grasses.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCourtyard Sculpture\u003c\/strong\u003e: A single specimen against a plain wall works as a piece of living art.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeature Container\u003c\/strong\u003e: Ideal for a large pot on a terrace where drainage can be controlled precisely.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Wise Commercial Bed\u003c\/strong\u003e: Suits unirrigated forecourts and carpark islands in dry climates, sited away from foot traffic.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eSpecimen \u0026amp; Installation\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing (screening\/hedge):\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.2m to 1.8m\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing (feature\/avenue):\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.5m to 3.5m\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest Planting Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warm months only, from mid spring to early autumn\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil \u0026amp; Drainage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gritty, fast-draining soil; never plant into heavy clay without a raised, free-draining bed\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstablishment Care:\u003c\/strong\u003e Give one light watering at planting and then very little, letting the soil dry fully between drinks. Keep gravel mulch clear of the stem base, avoid overhead sprinklers, and always wear gloves and eye protection when handling because the latex sap burns skin and eyes.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003ePlant Details\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3m to 5m over time\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.5m to 2.5m\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen succulent stems, leaves small and shed quickly\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNative to:\u003c\/strong\u003e Horn of Africa and the southern Arabian Peninsula\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Insignificant\n\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Direct","offers":[{"title":"400mm","offer_id":59795361202462,"sku":"ND-0738-400MM","price":1250.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/2536\/8862\/files\/Nn3ZaR3zZuQrYqCV8c55e_B9CA2fep.jpg?v=1787314185","url":"https:\/\/nurserydirect.com.au\/products\/euphorbia-eritrea","provider":"Nursery Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}