Arrives healthy & gift-ready
Healthy plant or replaced free
Plant care guide included with every gift Plus live plant doctor access
Give a 3-month, 6-month, 12-month subscription
View SubscriptionSold Out
The plant is recognizable by its round to slightly cylindrical body, ribbed with neat vertical segments and patterned in muted green, purple, and yellow-brown tones. Its surface is smooth and spineless, marked with subtle checkered banding that gives every specimen a geometric appearance. It grows upright and eventually clusters over time, typically reaching 3 to 6 inches in height and width, making it ideal for 3" and 4" pot sizes.
Euphorbia Obesa is dioecious, meaning individual plants are either male or female, and both produce tiny, inconspicuous yellowish flowers at the crown during spring and summer. The blooms are small and not showy, but they do produce pollen and can trigger mild allergies in sensitive individuals. If you have a male and female plant together, cross-pollination is possible and seeds may form.
Place it on a sunny windowsill, a desk under bright office LEDs, or outdoors during summer with shelter from direct heavy rain. The milky sap causes skin and paw irritation, so keep it on a high shelf out of reach of pets and children. It is sensitive to being moved and to airflow from heating or cooling systems, so a consistent, settled spot supports steady growth.
Euphorbia Obesa Cactus grows well in bright indirect light and may scorch in harsh south-facing direct sun.
Water it every 2-3 weeks in spring and summer, reducing to once a month or less in fall and winter.
Euphorbia Obesa does best in a gritty, fast-draining cactus and perlite mix that never stays soggy.
It prefers temperatures between 60 and 85°F and should be protected from frost below 50°F.
It is hardy in USDA zones 9-11, tolerating minimum temperatures down to around 25-30°F with dry conditions, though frost protection is strongly recommended. It grows outdoors year-round across Florida, Hawaii, California, Texas, Arizona, Nevada, Louisiana, Georgia, South Carolina, Alabama, Mississippi, and coastal areas of Oregon and Washington. It also grows in the warmer Zone 9 fringe of New Mexico, Arkansas, and North Carolina with minimal seasonal care.
Q: How often should I water Euphorbia Obesa Cactus?
A: Let the soil dry completely between waterings. Overwatering causes root rot far more quickly than underwatering, so err on the side of drier soil during cooler months.
Q: Is it safe around pets?
A: Euphorbia Obesa Cactus has milky sap that causes skin and paw irritation on contact, so keep it on a high shelf well out of reach of cats and dogs.
Q: Can Euphorbia Obesa be propagated easily?
A: It is most reliably propagated from seed, since it rarely produces offsets when young. You will need both a male and female plant to collect viable pollen and produce seeds.
Q: What happens if there's not enough light?
A: Euphorbia Obesa may stretch and lose its compact, geometric form in low light. It can manage under quality office LEDs, but growth will be slower and less dense.
Q: How big does Baseball Plant get?
A: It typically reaches 3 to 6 inches in height and width, making the compact size suitable for desktop and shelf displays.
Q: Can I move this plant outside in summer?
A: Baseball Plant enjoys outdoor summer conditions but needs shelter from direct heavy rain and harsh midday sun. Bring it back indoors before temperatures drop in autumn.
Hand-Packed with Care: Using recyclable wraps and crinkle paper, we ensure every succulent arrives healthy and in perfect condition.
Processing: Shipped within 3-5 business days (Mon-Fri) year-round.
Urgent Orders: Message us for shipping upgrades (additional cost).
Destinations: We ship succulents to all 50 US states and territories, with the exception of Guam.
Cold Weather: If under 40°F, please add a Heat Pack to your order for safety.
🌵 For Succulents
When your package arrives, you may notice a bit of loose soil in the box. This is completely normal during shipping.
Please remove your plants from their packaging right away and follow the care instructions included with your order. Succulents prefer to dry out between waterings, so only water when the soil is completely dry.
Succulents are resilient plants and typically recover quickly once they settle into their new environment. Give them a few days to adjust before placing them in direct sunlight, and avoid fertilizing right away.
*** We pack carefully to protect each plant during transit, so larger orders may arrive in multiple packages
🌿 14-Day Satisfaction Guarantee (Replacement or Refund)
From arrival to long-term care, we’ve got you covered. We carefully pack every plant so it arrives happy and healthy. If something doesn’t look right when it gets to you, don’t worry, we’ll make it right.
How it works:
- Reach out within 14 days of delivery
- Send us your order number and a couple of photos of your plant(s)
- We’ll take care of you with a replacement or a refund
👍 Green Thumb Guarantee (6-Month Extended Coverage)
Still getting the hang of plant care? You’re not on your own. For up to 6 months from your order date, if your plants show serious decline or fail to survive, we’re here to help.
You can claim a gift card to help you continue your plant journey.
How it works:
- This coverage continues after the 14-day guarantee
- Gift card value starts at $15, with the opportunity for more based on your order
- Total gift card value is capped at $50 per order
- One claim per order or subscription
- Gift cards are valid for 6 months from the date of issue
- Just send your order number and a few photos of your plant(s) to support@succulentsbox.com, and we’ll take it from there.
1,000+ Plants, the Largest Selection Online. 600+ succulents, 400+ houseplants, and 70+ air plants, all carefully selected and professionally grown.
Plants That Are Ready to Thrive. Every plant is inspected for health and disease before it leaves our nursery, then shipped on schedule so it arrives fresh. The best plant quality you'll find online.
Gifts and Subscriptions for Any Occasion. 30+ themed gift boxes and 1, 3, 6, or 12-month subscriptions.
14-Day Satisfaction Guarantee. Something not right? Send us your order number and photos and we'll fix it.
6-Month Green Thumb Coverage. The longest guarantee in the industry. If your plant seriously declines, we're still here for you.
Real People, Real Answers. No chatbots. Our team responds within 24 hours. Over 15,000 five-star reviews, and our customers say we have the best customer service in the plant industry.
