Tall, thin, palm-like, prehistoric looking succulent to ID please

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Tall, thin, palm-like, prehistoric looking succulent to ID please

by Eric Gregoire
(Cincinnati, Ohio)

Front view of the plant

up close view of the stalk texture

close up view of the leaves

I bought this plant and it was only a few inches tall. I didn't really know what I was doing it when I planted it in my terrarium. It has grown wildly this year in particular. I want to learn more about the plant because it is too large for the terrarium and it should be repotted - I also want to learn about if it is normal for it to lean the way that it has. Should it be propped up, is it possible to propagate the plant into others? I haven't been able to find this plant online or at any other stores since then...
Thanks!

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Tall, thin, palm-like, prehistoric looking succulent to ID please

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Aug 17, 2010

I'm stumped
by: Jacki

Hi Eric,
I'm hoping someone else will recognize your plant - the stem texture is pretty memorable, so with luck you will get an answer soon.

Aug 18, 2010

WoW!!!
by: Countrymouse

WAY cool! I don't know what it is either, but it's really neat looking.
It's probably leaning because the weight of the top growth is pulling it in that direction. Are you turning the pot/terrarium 1/4 turn daily to ensure the plant isn't "leaning" toward it's light source?
You might try "staking" it like a tomato but I'd suggest doing so gently and using a "tie" that is soft and won't damage the stem of the plant.
Sometimes too, when you repot them you can sort or rearrange the rootball in the pot to eliminate the lean.
Great plant, hope we all learn what it is.

May 06, 2011

euphorbia
by: jacquie

unfortunately can't give you it's second name, but if you look at the very succulent euphorbias of southern africa like wooddii or caput-medusae you will see the stem pattern. To check prick your stem and see if the milky latex comes out,but then wash your hands!It is a severe irritant to eyes and skin causing urticaria and temporary blindness. Your plant needs a lot more sun!

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