Pineapple Succulent – Succulent plants

Pineapple Succulent is a dwarf hybrid of Euphorbia susannae and Euphorbia bupleurifolia. It has a small caudiciform stem (caudex) in the shape of a pine cone, partially hidden underground that reaches a maximum of 4 cm in diameter, covered by olive green or dark brown tubercles. The green leaves are deciduous borne in the wet season and falling in the dry season, lanceolate, erect patent, willow-like, narrow or large, in dens tufts on the apex of the stem, not succulent, light green, making it look like a palm tree or a pineapple.

The milky sap of Euphorbia cv. Cocklebur plant is poisonous and can cause skin irritations. Therefore Euphorbia should be handled with caution and kept away from children and pets.

Scientific classification

Family: Euphorbiaceae
Genus: Euphorbia
Species: E. Cocklebur
Scientific Name: Euphorbia cv. Cocklebur
Common Names: Pineapple Succulent, Cocklebur
Synonyms: Euphorbia x japonica

 

How to grow and care for Pineapple Succulent (Euphorbia cv. Cocklebur)

Light

It prefers full to partial sunlight. Provide good sunlight at least 3-5 hours of the day, and turn it in regularly so that your plant doesn’t begin to grow lopsided.

Soil

It grows well in well-draining, gritty soils, or cactus potting mix. They are not particular about soil pH, but they cannot tolerate wet soil.

Water

Water regularly during the growing season. You can allow the soil to dry out between each watering. No water should ever be allowed to stand around the roots. Keep almost completely dry in winter. Do not water too often to prevent overwatering, which can potentially kill it off.

Temperature

It prefers an optimal temperature of 60 degrees Fahrenheit – 85 degrees Fahrenheit / 16 degrees Celsius to 29 degrees Celsius.

Fertilizer

Fertilize every two weeks with a diluted balanced liquid fertilizer during its growing season in the spring and summer. Avoid fertilizing your plant during the fall and winter months.

Propagation

Pineapple Succulent can be easily propagated by seed and cuttings. Take cutting in spring, which needs to be dried out for a couple of weeks in shade before potting. This can be tricky, because of the exuding sap. Rooting hormone is recommended with Euphorbias.

Pests and Diseases

Pineapple Succulent may be susceptible to mealy bugs, scale insects, occasionally spider mites.