🟢 Euphorbia aeruginosa ‘Schweik’ – Spiny Blue-Green Succulent with Red Thorns
🌟 Why You’ll Love Euphorbia aeruginosa ‘Schweik’
🌵 Striking Blue-Green Stems: Displays narrow, columnar stems with a beautiful aeruginous (bluish-green) tone, creating a dramatic look
🔴 Contrasting Red Spines: Sharp, tiny red spines emerge along the ridges, adding both texture and visual contrast
🪴 Clumping Habit: Grows into dense, low clusters of upright stems — ideal for pots, succulent arrangements, or rocky displays
☀️ Architectural Appeal: Adds a modern, sculptural touch to cactus gardens or indoor succulent collections
🧪 Drought-Hardy & Resilient: Extremely tolerant of dry conditions, heat, and poor soils — minimal care needed
⚠️ Caution: Like many euphorbias, it exudes a milky white sap that can be irritating; handle with care and keep away from pets/kids
🌱 Care Tips for Euphorbia aeruginosa ‘Schweik’
☀️ Light: Prefers full sun to bright indirect light
💧 Watering: Water sparingly; only when soil is completely dry
🪴 Soil: Use a well-draining cactus/succulent mix
🌡️ Temperature: Best in 20–35°C; protect from frost
🌿 Growth: Can slowly form a clump over time
🌱 Propagation: Easy via stem cuttings (dry before planting)