Name: Euphorbia leuconeura, Madagascar Jewel
Brand: Sunshine State Foliage
SKU: EUP-LEUC-GEN
Price: 18.75 USD
Availability: InStock

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Euphorbia leuconeura, Madagascar Jewel

GenusEuphorbiaRegionAfrica & MadagascarPlant GroupCaudiciformsSetupHouseplantDifficultyIntermediate

Care information

You could put this in your terrarium if you really wanted, but it gets way way too big. Makes an excellent houseplant. A truly tropical Euphorbia. Lower light, higher water, good drainage.

⚠️Euphorbia latex is caustic, do not leave sap on your skin, make sure to wash it off asap⚠️

Plant Details

Airflow: High — Requires constant active ventilation. These plants are extremely sensitive to high humidity unless accompanied by significant, steady air movement to mimic their native breezy habitats.
Family: Euphorbiaceae
Growth strategy: Terrestrial
Humidity: 40–60%
Lighting: Direct — High-energy plants that require full sun exposure or very close proximity to professional-grade grow lights to prevent legginess and maintain structural integrity.
PH: 6.5–7.5 — Neutral: Suitable for hardy species that are less sensitive to water chemistry. This range is common in setups using tap water or inert substrates like clay pebbles and stones.
Sales form: Rooted
Size: Medium
Temperature: 70–85°F — Standard Tropical Range. This mirrors the natural understory of the rainforest, providing enough warmth for vigorous growth while remaining safe from the extreme heat that can bake a closed glass enclosure.
Watering substrate: Dry Between — Epiphytic or succulent-type growth that requires the substrate or mounting surface to dry out significantly between mistings to prevent root death.
World: Old World — Native to the Eastern Hemisphere: Africa, Europe, Asia, Australia, and surrounding islands.