This shrub-like perennial succulent has an upright short fleshy stem with many 3-angled segmented branches that are armed with greyish spines. The tiny greenish flowers appear in clusters during late spring followed by reddish fruit.

Hardiness zones 9 to 11

Euphorbia grandicornisis naturally found from Kenya to South Africa growing in an open sunny position on moderately fertile sandy soils.

Cow Horn is grown for its triangular stems and is planted in small or arid gardens, rockeries or patio pots. It is also used in cactus and succulent gardens establishing from division in 1 to 2 years and is suitable as a house plant in a sunny position or in a glasshouse in cold climates. ID 2034

Euphorbia(yoo-FOR-bee-uh)grandicornis(gran-dee-KAW-nis)

Euphorbiaceae(yoo-for-bee-AY-see-ee)
Spurge Family