[StH] Red Crown of Thorns (Euphorbia splendens)

September 2012

I have this particular plant growing in the front yard.  They are easy to propogate, flowers continuously (even in the cold of winter) and require the minimum of care.  I think this particular succulent is called 'Red Crown of Thorns'  (Euphorbia splendens)

May 2019

Because of the nearby lantana bush, two of this succulent have died.  The lantana was so vigourous it prevented any sunlight from reaching the succulents.

[StH] Will you eat this?

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This large cactus (Prickly Pear Cactus) grows over the fence into St Helena. I have been told that this cactus fruit is actually very nice in a salad. Will you eat this? I have not tried and I don't think I will ever do so. Mind you, never handle the fruit with your bare hands - it is covered with very fine spines which will penetrate your skin and are very difficult to remove (and will hurt you like hell too!)

This is what it would look like in a salad bowl

[S] 3 different cacti /succulents

This pot of 3 different cacti/succulents was given by Shirley to Mark.  I don't have a clue to their names.

ADDED ON 30 AUGUST 2012 - I saw Shirley looking sadly at this pot - all the cacti/succulents have rotted away as they were standing in a pot of water.  I had not realised that there were no draining holes (I drill holes in mine) in this pot and therefore did not notice the water there.