Description
The typical Euphorbia bongolavensis is a semi-succulent shrublet up to 1 metres tall that has uniquely coloured leaves with bases of red and the rest of the lancelote shaped leaves a green to bluish green (depending on how much sun or shade).
Variegated form: Variegated E. bongolavensis are cultivated for their beautiful leaves that have sectors, patches or stripes with two colours, creamy-yellow and bright bluish-green and sometimes the plant will return to the green form. The extent and nature of the variegation can vary from leaf to leaf.
For more details see: Euphorbia bongolavensis
Origin and Habitat
Cultivated form. The natural Euphorbia bongolavensis is known from only from the Bongolava area (south-east of Port-Bergé (Boriziny) in North-western Madagascar.
Cultivation and Propagation
Euphorbia bongolavensis seem to be a sub-xeric and grows quite well in partial shade. It loves more humid in soil mix than another xeric succulent euphorbia.
propagation: The easier method to propagate is by cutting that can also be rooted in water.
