8-10cm Euphorbia confinalis

Native to southern Africa (Zimbabwe and surrounding regions), this exceptional euphorbia boasts a robust, upright columnar growth habit: mature specimens develop thick, unbranched (or sparsely branched) stems that reach 60-120cm tall and 8-15cm in diameter, creating a dramatic vertical presence. Its most iconic trait is the distinct zebra-like banding across the epidermis—alternating bands of deep green and pale gray-green (or creamy white) wrap around the stem in horizontal or spiral patterns, mimicking a zebra’s stripes. These bands are crisp and consistent, becoming more pronounced with age, and pair perfectly with the stem’s smooth texture to highlight the plant’s "斑马大戟" (Zebra Spurge) namesake.