Euphorbia millotii flowers

The flowers on this species may range from yellowish-green to pink. These are certainly on the pink end. However, since this is also the time of year that our epiphylums are flowering, they're easy to overlook. That would certainly be a mistake.

Euphorbia millotii

Described in 1955 by Eugène Ursch and Jacques Désiré Leandri, Euphorbia millotii is endemic to Northwest Madagascar and is threatened by habitat loss. The International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN) lists this plant as critically endangered and notes the following: "The species grows only in the vicinity of the coastal Lac Bleu, near Vohemar. Its habitat, coastal tropical and sub-tropical shrubland is highly threatened by human activities. It is also a desirable species for cultivation, increasing the threat of extinction in the wild."

These plants are seed grown and do not contribute to the endangered status. Indeed, wide distribution of these plants may very well be the primary means whereby the species is preserved.

Euphorbia millotii

A plant from the weird side of things tonight, weird but strikingly beautiful nonetheless: Euphorbia millotii from Madagascar. Critically endangered in its habitat, it's not that difficult to grow, and when it flowers, it's quite impressive.