{"product_id":"euphorbia-resinifera-moroccan-mound-11-heads","title":"Euphorbia Resinifera - Moroccan Mound - 13 Heads!","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEuphorbia resinifera\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Moroccan Mound\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou will receive this exact specimen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeatures \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e13 heads\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeasures approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10\" wide × 8\" tall above the soil line\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 – Sand Ledger Planter No. 127\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (sold separately).\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 resinifera\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a remarkable mound-forming succulent native to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMorocco\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, where it grows naturally on rocky slopes of the Atlas Mountains. Rather than developing the upright, branching architecture seen in many large euphorbias, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eE. resinifera\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e spreads outward through repeated basal branching, gradually producing dense colonies of tightly packed, four-angled stems. Mature plants in habitat can form broad, low cushions composed of hundreds — and eventually thousands — of individual stems, creating one of the most distinctive growth forms in the genus.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis exact specimen beautifully demonstrates that characteristic architecture on a wonderfully manageable scale. With \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e13 established heads\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e spreading across approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, it has already begun developing the dense, architectural mound that gives the species so much presence. The individual upright stems rise together from the established base, creating a compact mass of repeating geometric forms rather than a single dominant trunk. At approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e8 inches tall above the soil line\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, it has substantial size without losing the low, clustered proportions that make \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEuphorbia resinifera\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e so distinctive.\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 is ideal. Strong light encourages compact growth and sturdy stems. Acclimate gradually to intense direct sun after shipping, particularly if the plant has been grown under filtered conditions.\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. Reduce watering substantially during cooler winter months. Established plants are drought tolerant and should never remain in consistently damp soil.\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 succulent mix with a substantial mineral component. Pumice, lava rock, coarse grit or similar materials help provide the drainage and root aeration this species prefers.\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 Prefers warm, dry conditions during active growth. Established plants can tolerate surprisingly cool temperatures when completely dry, but protect from hard frost and prolonged freezing conditions.\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 and good air circulation are ideal. Avoid prolonged combinations of cool temperatures, high humidity and wet soil.\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 Naturally branching and colony-forming. New stems emerge around the base and gradually create increasingly broad, dense mounds. Given time and space, mature plants can develop into exceptionally impressive living sculptures.\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 members of the genus, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEuphorbia resinifera\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e contains a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emilky latex sap that can cause significant skin and eye irritation and is toxic if ingested\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Handle carefully, particularly when repotting or if stems are damaged, and keep the sap away from eyes, mouth, 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\u003eImpressive \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e13-headed specimen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eApproximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10\" wide × 8\" tall above the soil line\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBeautiful established \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emound-forming growth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStrong repeating geometric architecture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNaturally develops into dense colonies with age\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eNative to the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAtlas Mountains of Morocco\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent sculptural collector plant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eShowcased in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSand Ledger Planter No. 127\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\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\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEuphorbia resinifera\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e has one of those growth habits that becomes more impressive with time. A young plant may begin as a relatively simple group of upright stems, but its real character emerges as repeated branching transforms it into an increasingly broad, tightly packed colony. In old habitat plants, that process can produce extraordinary living cushions spreading across rocky ground, with countless nearly vertical stems creating a remarkably uniform surface.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe species is native to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMorocco\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, particularly the Atlas Mountain region, and its compact architecture is beautifully suited to an exposed, dry landscape. Each fleshy stem is typically four-angled, with small paired spines running along the margins. Seen individually, the stems are strongly geometric; seen together in a mature colony, those repeated forms create an almost architectural rhythm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe species also has a fascinating place in botanical history. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEuphorbia resinifera\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is the source of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eresiniferatoxin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, an exceptionally potent naturally occurring compound found in its latex. That chemistry is one reason the plant's sap demands considerable respect despite the wonderfully restrained appearance of the plant itself.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat makes this exact specimen especially appealing is that the characteristic colony structure is already clearly established. Its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e13 heads\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e are not simply a collection of offsets around a central stem — together they are beginning to create the broad, dense mound that defines mature \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEuphorbia resinifera\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. 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