{"product_id":"euphorbia-abdelkuri-huge-10-arms","title":"Euphorbia abdelkuri - 10 Arms!","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEuphorbia abdelkuri\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— 10-Arm Specimen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou will receive this exact, incredible specimen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMassive specimen measuring approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e15\" tall above the soil line\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeatures an extraordinary \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10 arms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShowcased here in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandmade Pottery – Charcoal Grid Bowl No. 10\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (sold separately).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRoots as shown.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWill be shipped bare root.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌵\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEuphorbia abdelkuri\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is one of the most extraordinary and unmistakable Euphorbias in cultivation, native to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbd al Kuri\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, an isolated island in Yemen's Socotra Archipelago. In habitat it inhabits an exceptionally harsh, dry landscape of exposed rock and sparse vegetation, developing colonies of upright, almost otherworldly stems. Its ghostly blue-gray surface, nearly complete absence of conventional leaves, and strongly vertical architecture give the species an appearance unlike almost anything else in the genus.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis exact specimen is particularly impressive. Rather than a single column or modest cluster, it has developed \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10 established arms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e rising together into a remarkably dense architectural formation. At approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e15 inches above the soil line\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, its tightly grouped stems and varied heights create the appearance of a miniature colony, with the beautiful chalky blue-gray coloration for which the species is prized. Multi-armed specimens like this take considerable time to develop, making this an especially compelling plant for the serious Euphorbia or Socotra collector.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Instructions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e☀️ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Bright light to full sun. Acclimate gradually to intense direct sun, particularly after shipping or periods indoors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e💧 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Water thoroughly during active growth, then allow the soil to dry completely before watering again. Keep considerably drier during cool or dormant periods.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🪨 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoil:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Requires an exceptionally fast-draining, mineral-rich succulent mix. Avoid heavy organic soils or any medium that remains wet around the roots.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌡️ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Warm conditions are preferred. Protect from frost and prolonged cold, particularly when the soil is damp.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e💨 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Low humidity with excellent air circulation is ideal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌱 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Upright, columnar and branching with age, eventually forming dense clusters of distinctive blue-gray stems.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e⚠️ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecial Note:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Like other Euphorbias, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eE. abdelkuri\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e contains a milky latex sap that can irritate skin and eyes. Handle carefully and keep the sap away from children and pets.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy It Stands Out\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eExtraordinary \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10-arm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e collector specimen\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eApproximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e15\" tall above the soil line\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDense, mature multi-column architecture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRemarkable chalky blue-gray coloration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eNative to the extraordinarily isolated \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSocotra Archipelago\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeautiful variation in stem height creates a natural clustered silhouette\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eOne of the most distinctive species in the entire genus \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEuphorbia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollector Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFew plants embody the strange botanical character of the Socotra Archipelago quite like \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEuphorbia abdelkuri\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Its native island, Abd al Kuri, lies west of the main island of Socotra between the Horn of Africa and the Arabian Peninsula. Isolation, extreme aridity and relentless exposure have produced a flora filled with forms that seem almost sculptural rather than botanical.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEuphorbia abdelkuri\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e takes that aesthetic to an extreme. Its upright stems are coated in a pale gray-blue surface that can appear almost white in strong light, while its highly reduced foliage reflects an adaptation to an environment where conserving moisture is essential. Mature plants can develop striking groups of vertical stems emerging from seemingly inhospitable rocky terrain.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor collectors, the species is compelling even as a single column. A specimen that has already developed \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10 established arms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, however, has entered an entirely different stage of character. The closely grouped stems of this exact plant create wonderful depth and dimension, while their staggered heights give the specimen the appearance of a small natural stand rather than simply a branched individual.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e15 inches above the soil line\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, it manages to pack an extraordinary amount of architecture into a relatively compact footprint. This is exactly the kind of established specimen that demonstrates why \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEuphorbia abdelkuri\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e has become such an iconic collector species: strange, sculptural, unmistakable and increasingly impressive as the plant continues to mature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shangri-Ha Cactus Ranch","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50694561857775,"sku":"EU431E","price":281.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/5014\/5519\/files\/Euphorbiaabdelkuri-HUGE_-10Arms_RareSucculent0905261b.jpg?v=1788618194","url":"https:\/\/shangrihacactusranch.com\/products\/euphorbia-abdelkuri-huge-10-arms","provider":"Shangri-Ha Cactus Ranch","version":"1.0","type":"link"}