Euphorbia horrida monstrose Holiday_Gifts Growth habits: Odd shrubby or

Growth habits: Odd shrubby or tree-like plant that forms wonderfully tortured shapes usually less than 50 cm tall

You can also use a sheer curtain or blinds to filter the light if it's too intense

Its gorgeous flowers are instant attention-catchers

illustrated by local San Diego artist Jazmin Winters

Euphorbia horrida monstrose Holiday_Gifts Growth habits: Odd shrubby orOrigin: South Africa, this one is a spiny succulent shrub with irregular basally clumping stems. It has clustered crowns of somewhat ferocious spines much like the true cacti. Blooms in summer and it is a pretty easy species. Hardiness: 25 F 4C (14 F 10 C if the roots are kept dry) Sun exposure: Light shade to full sun Growth habits: grow well in a very draining mineral potting substrate but it isn't picky about soil Watering needs: Can be watered