Euphorbia obesa STRIATA with UNSUAL APEX

Euphorbia obesa 'Striata with Unusual Apex' is a rare and visually fascinating variant of the classic baseball plant, distinguished by its striking striated body and a truly atypical apex structure. Unlike the smooth, domed top of standard forms, this cultivar often displays an irregularly notched, crenulated, or asymmetrical crown, sometimes even showing early crests or textured ridges that suggest fasciation or a developmental anomaly. The body itself is highly ornamental, with finely striped vertical markings in hues of olive, deep green, gray, and violet, creating a patterned effect across its rounded ribs. These striations vary in thickness and tone, making each specimen entirely unique. The absence of spines enhances its sculptural appearance, while the apex often becomes the focal point—bizarre, sometimes split or wrinkled, with clustered cyathia emerging unpredictably. Native to the arid Karoo of South Africa, this form of Euphorbia obesa is cherished by collectors for its anatomical irregularities, textured growth habit, and its blend of graphic patterning with natural mutation.