Gingham golf ball (Euphorbia obesa) is a plant of succulent leaves that can grow 10cm – 50cm tall and 10cm – 50cm wide.
This plant has several common names including: gingham golf ball or living baseball.
This is a evergreen plant that takes 10-20 years to reach full maturity.
Plant profile
Common name: gingham golf ball, living baseball
Scientific name: Euphorbia obesa
Plant type: Cactus / Succulent, Conservatory & Greenhouse, Houseplants
Habit: Clump-forming
Height: 10cm – 50cm
Spread: 10cm – 50cm
Foliage: Evergreen
Sunlight: Full Sun
Soil: Loam, Sand
Moisture: Well drained
Garden type: Patio & Container Garden
Planting type: Low Maintenance
Other characteristics: RHS Award of Garden Merit
Seasonal colors
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How to plant Gingham golf ball (Euphorbia obesa) – H. Zell, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Cultivation profiles – Growing Gingham golf ball (Euphorbia obesa) – Frank Vincentz, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
