{"product_id":"euphorbia-turbiniformis","title":"Euphorbia turbiniformis","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEuphorbia turbiniformis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Grafted on Caudiciform Euphorbia Rootstock\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou will receive this exact, grafted, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAMAZING specimen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScion measures approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1.5\" wide.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEntire specimen measures approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3\" wide × 2.5\" tall above the soil line.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShowcased here in one-of-a-kind handmade pottery (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\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌵\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEuphorbia turbiniformis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is an extraordinary miniature Euphorbia native to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSomalia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, prized for its compact, flattened body, intricate surface patterning, and almost stone-like appearance. Even among collectors of unusual Euphorbias, it is a distinctive species: slow-growing, remarkably small, and sufficiently challenging in cultivation that specimens are frequently grafted onto more vigorous rootstocks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd then there is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethis specimen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRather than being grafted onto the conventional upright green Euphorbia stock typically used for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eE. turbiniformis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this plant has been grafted onto an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eunidentified caudiciform Euphorbia rootstock\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with an enormous, exposed, multi-lobed storage organ.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe result is one of the strangest \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eE. turbiniformis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e specimens we have encountered.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eturbiniformis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e scion itself measures approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1.5\" across\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and shows proliferating growth across its beautifully patterned surface. Beneath it sits the massive pale caudex—an entirely separate Euphorbia whose identity is unknown and whose extraordinary swollen form has become as much a part of the specimen as the rare plant grafted above it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Instructions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e☀️ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvide very bright light with some direct sun. Strong light encourages compact growth and good coloration, but acclimate the plant gradually following shipping or any significant change in growing conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e💧 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater carefully during active growth, allowing the substrate to dry thoroughly between waterings. Both the valuable scion and the unusual caudiciform rootstock make conservative watering particularly important. Keep substantially drier during cool or dormant periods.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🪨 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse an exceptionally fast-draining, mineral-rich succulent mix. Pumice, lava rock, coarse grit, decomposed granite, and similar inorganic materials are excellent choices. Avoid rich soil that retains moisture for prolonged periods.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌡️ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a warmth-loving specimen and should be protected from frost. Avoid prolonged exposure to cold, particularly when the substrate is damp.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌬️ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHumidity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrefers dry conditions with excellent airflow. In humid environments, careful watering and an extremely porous substrate become especially important.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e📈 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth Habit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEuphorbia turbiniformis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e normally remains remarkably compact, producing a small flattened to rounded body. This grafted specimen shows \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emultiple developing growth points\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, creating an increasingly complex upper surface rather than the simple solitary form often associated with the species.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe unidentified rootstock follows an entirely different strategy, storing resources within its enormous swollen caudex.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✍️ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecial Note\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe spectacular caudex beneath this plant \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003edoes not belong to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEuphorbia turbiniformis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is an intentional graft involving two different Euphorbias: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eE. turbiniformis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e forms the green scion above, while an unidentified caudiciform \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEuphorbia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e forms the massive rootstock below.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe do not know the species used for the rootstock and would rather leave its identity honestly unresolved than speculate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe caudex has been intentionally displayed \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eabove the soil line\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in our photographs so that its extraordinary architecture can be fully appreciated. When repotting, take care not to bury the graft union.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLike other members of the genus, both portions of this plant may produce \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eirritating and toxic milky latex sap\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e if damaged. Avoid contact with skin and especially eyes, and keep the plant away from children and pets.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural scars, corking, surface marks, and irregularities are expected on an established caudiciform plant. Please review all photographs carefully, as you will receive the exact specimen shown.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\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\u003eRare \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEuphorbia turbiniformis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eExtraordinary \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecaudiciform Euphorbia rootstock\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eApproximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3\" wide × 2.5\" tall above the soil line\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTurbiniformis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e scion approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1.5\" wide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMultiple developing growth points on the scion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMassive exposed multi-lobed caudex\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRootstock itself becomes part of the specimen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExtremely unusual alternative to a conventional columnar graft\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwo dramatically different Euphorbia growth strategies in one plant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA genuinely bizarre collector specimen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe have never offered another quite like it\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe exact specimen shown here\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollector Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMost grafts are designed to disappear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe rootstock has a job: establish a vigorous root system, supply water and nutrients, and support a slower or more difficult plant growing above it. Ideally, the collector eventually pays very little attention to what is underneath.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis plant refuses to cooperate with that arrangement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt the top is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEuphorbia turbiniformis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, an extraordinary miniature species from Somalia. On its own roots, the species produces a relatively small body with a thickened, turnip-like form below ground, but nothing resembling the enormous exposed caudex seen here.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat belongs to somebody else.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt some point, a grower selected an unidentified \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecaudiciform Euphorbia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e as the rootstock, removed its original upper growth, and grafted \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eE. turbiniformis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e onto it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe choice is fascinating because a caudiciform plant solves the problem of survival very differently from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eturbiniformis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA caudex is essentially biological storage architecture—a swollen stem, root, or combination of structures capable of holding reserves that allow a plant to endure long periods when water and favorable growing conditions disappear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn this specimen, that architecture has become enormous in relation to the scion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe pale rootstock swells outward into a collection of massive rounded lobes. Above them, connected by a surprisingly narrow neck, sits the tiny green \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eturbiniformis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe proportions are almost comical.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd that is precisely what makes the specimen remarkable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConventional \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eE. turbiniformis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e grafts are frequently supported by upright green stocks whose purpose is obvious and whose appearance is secondary. With this plant, the rootstock has become \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epart of the composition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwo plants have effectively been turned into one collector object.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe contrast is especially striking because \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eE. turbiniformis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e itself is so restrained. Its surface is divided into intricate geometric structures, with tiny growth points and subtle coloration compressed into an exceptionally small body.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnderneath it is this enormous, primitive-looking storage organ.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntricate above. Monumental below.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere is another curiosity here as well.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eturbiniformis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e scion is no longer presenting as one simple solitary button. Multiple areas of active growth are developing across it, giving the upper plant an increasingly proliferating, irregular form. Given time, those growth points may further alter the balance between the tiny scion and its disproportionately massive foundation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe have deliberately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003enot assigned a species name to the rootstock\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Once the foliage and original stems of a caudiciform Euphorbia have been removed, many of the botanical characteristics necessary for confident identification disappear with them. Several species could potentially produce swollen structures of this general kind, but possibility is not identification.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat we can identify is the plant above it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat we can see is the extraordinary plant beneath it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd what somebody created by putting the two together is far more interesting than pretending we know something we don't.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3\" across\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the entire specimen can nearly disappear into the palm of a hand.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYet within those three inches are two completely different survival strategies, two different plant architectures, an intentional graft, an unidentified caudex, and one of the strangest little \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEuphorbia turbiniformis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e specimens we have ever encountered.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSometimes the graft is merely how a plant is grown.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOn this one, the graft is the story.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Shangri-Ha Cactus Ranch","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50944497909999,"sku":"EU2601","price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/5014\/5519\/files\/Euphorbiaturbiniformis-RareSucculent1003261g.jpg?v=1791057800","url":"https:\/\/shangrihacactusranch.com\/products\/euphorbia-turbiniformis","provider":"Shangri-Ha Cactus Ranch","version":"1.0","type":"link"}