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Succulents Partly documented

Euphorbia celata

A small succulent Euphorbia of Namaqualand and southern Namibia, in the winter-rainfall Succulent Karoo. Grow it in full sun in a very gritty mix, watering mainly in the cooler months and keeping it drier in summer.

At home, aim for
Day Cool-growingTargets in Plantistry
Night Close to the dayTargets in Plantistry
Humidity Dry airBand in Plantistry
Light Full sunDLI and PPFD in Plantistry
Expects a seasonal restGrows in the ground

Where it grows wild

The records lie in arid Namaqualand, where small Euphorbia grow among stones on gravel flats and rocky slopes, often partly hidden by rocks or shrubs.

Few records carry an elevation; the climate sites lie at about 100–620 m.

South AfricaNorthern CapeWestern CapeNamibia

🔒 Growing it like that

The wild conditions above, turned into targets for a shelf, a tent or a greenhouse. The full profile has:

✓ Day and night temperature targets, and the limits it tolerates
✓ Humidity band, and how to hold it
✓ Light as DLI and PPFD for a grow light
✓ Wet and dry seasons, and whether to rest it
✓ Substrate and airflow
✓ A step-by-step setup to grow it like the wild

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