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Euphorbia anoplia

 

Tanzanian Zipper Plant

The Tanzanian zipper plant is a clump forming, spineless succulent which takes its common name from its resemblance to a zipper. Small purple flowers may appear on the top of the plant during the spring and summer growing season.

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plant Features
  • Tanzanian Zipper Plant likes full sun

    Full sun

  • Tanzanian Zipper Plant likes very little water

    Very little water

  • Tanzanian Zipper Plant is a little frost hardy: 32f (0°c)

    A little frost hardy: 32F (0°C)

  • Tanzanian Zipper Plant likes light and free draining

    Light and free draining

 
plant information

Common name

Tanzanian Zipper Plant

Latin name

Euphorbia anoplia

type

Succulent

family

Euphorbiaceae

ph

5.0 - 7.0 Acid - Neutral

  • Light

    Tanzanian Zipper Plant likes full sun

    Full sun

  • Frost

    Tanzanian Zipper Plant is a little frost hardy: 32f (0°c)

    A little frost hardy: 32F (0°C)

  • Soil

    Tanzanian Zipper Plant likes light and free draining

    Light and free draining

  • Water

    Tanzanian Zipper Plant likes very little water

    Very little water

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full grown dimensions

The size of a fully grown Tanzanian Zipper Plant is 0.50meters x 0.30meters 0.50 M 0.30 M

Euphorbia anoplia

The Tanzanian zipper plant is a clump forming, spineless succulent which takes its common name from its resemblance to a zipper. Small purple flowers may appear on the top of the plant during the spring and summer growing season.


Propagation

From Early Spring TO Late Winter

The most common form of propagation for succulents is called vegetative propagation. This involves cuttings, where several inches of stem with leaves are cut, allowed some time to heal and after healing produce a callus. After a week or so, roots should grow. Another method is division which involves uprooting an overgrown clump and pulling the stems and roots apart. The easiest method is to allow the formation of a callus from a leaf or segment.

 

Planting

From Early Spring TO Early Spring

Succulents need good draining soil. When planting in the garden, make sure the area drains well and is not in a hollow that remains wet. Specially prepared cactus soil can be purchased for planting in pots or incorporate sand, gravel or volcanic rock for better drainage. The container you are planting in should have a drainage hole and it is wise to put crushed rock at the bottom before your planting medium.

 
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