Euphorbia ingens

A candelabra tree euphorbia of dry bushveld and savanna across eastern and southern Africa, reaching 6–8 m with a stout trunk and four- to five-angled segmented branches. In pots it wants maximum sun, warm summers with generous water, and a cool, nearly dry winter.

At home, aim for

Day IntermediateTargets in Plantistry

Night A clear drop at nightTargets 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

Dry savanna, bushveld and semi-arid scrub, typically on rocky outcrops, hillsides or deep sandy soil among open brushland.

The few elevation-tagged records (23–229 m) undersell it; the climate sites run to about 1,340 m and the species is common on inland plateaus.

South AfricaEswatiniBotswanaZimbabweMozambiqueZambiaMalawiTanzaniaKenyaUgandaRwandaBurundiDR CongoAngolaEthiopiaSomalia

🔒 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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Profiles are drafts built from measured range and climate and from published sources; each section carries its own confidence in the app.