Euphorbia alfredii


  Family: Euphorbiaceae     Origin: Madagascar

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A recent discovery from Madagascar, this is named for its discoverer and well known plantsman, Alfred Razafindratsira.

Related to E. millotii and others in this group, it is unique with its horizontal growth habit and huge clusters of flowers.

Easy to grow but on the slow side.

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if grown in full sun, new leaves can be crinkly. They later flatten out.

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a mature plant in flower