Euphorbia schlechtendalii is a slightly pachycaulous, small tree from the dry tropics of Mexico and Central America. In maturity, it can form a thick trunk with peeling, parchment-like bark giving the plant the look of a Bursera. But, like all euphorbias, it bleeds milky latex when cut. To make it into an attractive bonsai specimen, regular clipping is needed. There are some fine examples of this to be seen in images online. A symmetrical, domed crown atop a thick, succulent trunk is something to aspire to. We offer rooted cuttings of HBG 100900, a plant from the Seymour Linden collection acquired by the Huntington in 2003. Seymour got the plant from Burl Mostul, proprietor of Rare Plant Research, who made many collections of Bursera and similar plants during his travels. Unfortunately, we are not able to track this to a particular collection or locality. $10.
Published in the Cactus and Succulent Journal, Vol. 95 (2), Summer 2023