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Euphorbia Obesa

A curious, ball-shaped succulent resembling a patterned green baseball — spineless, symmetrical, and endlessly fascinating.

Plant Type:
Light Needs:Bright Light
Care Level: Easy
Location: Indoor
Pet Friendly: No

Light

Full sun to bright light

Watering

Every 2–3 weeks; when fully dry

Toxicity

Toxic if ingested — keep from pets

About This Plant


Euphorbia obesa, the Baseball Plant, is a spineless succulent that grows as an almost perfectly round, ribbed sphere marked with subtle purple-green banding. Its geometric symmetry makes it one of the most collectible novelty succulents around. It wants bright light with some direct sun and very infrequent watering — only when completely dry. Overwatering is the quickest way to lose it. Note that, like other euphorbias, its milky sap is toxic and can irritate skin and eyes, so handle with care and keep away from pets and children.

Care Guide

Light

Loves full sun to bright light. A south window is ideal.

Watering

Water sparingly — every 2–3 weeks, only when fully dry.

Pet Safety

Sap is toxic and irritating. Keep away from pets and children.

Plant Details

Scientific Name

Euphorbia obesa

Common Name

Baseball Plant

Family

Euphorbiaceae

Origin

South Africa

Mature Size

6–8 in tall

Growth Rate

Moderate

Pot Size

4″ nursery pot

Light 

Full sun to bright light

Watering

Every 2–3 weeks; when fully dry

Humidity

Low (average room)

Temperature

65–85°F

Toxicity

Toxic if ingested — keep from pets

Customer Reviews


Description

Euphorbia obesa, the Baseball Plant, is a spineless succulent that grows as an almost perfectly round, ribbed sphere marked with subtle purple-green banding. Its geometric symmetry makes it one of the most collectible novelty succulents around.

It wants bright light with some direct sun and very infrequent watering — only when completely dry. Overwatering is the quickest way to lose it. Note that, like other euphorbias, its milky sap is toxic and can irritate skin and eyes, so handle with care and keep away from pets and children.

Additional information

Care Level

Light Needs

Location

Pet Friendly

Plant Type

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