5-14cm Euphorbia sepulta

Euphorbia sepulta, commonly called "Buried Euphorbia", is a fascinating species in the Euphorbiaceae family endemic to the arid regions of South Africa. Its most distinctive trait is its subterranean growth habit: the majority of the plant consists of a large, fleshy tuber hidden beneath the soil surface, while only small, flat, disk-shaped stems emerge above ground. These grayish-green to blue-green stems are compact and often partially buried, creating the illusion of "hidden treasures" in the pot. The stems are covered with t