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Euphorbia milii ‘Olympia’ 13cm

Name: Euphorbia milii ‘Olympia’ 13cm
Brand: Greenleaf Garden Center
SKU: EuphorbiaOlympia13cm
Price: 9.0 EUR
Availability: InStock

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Succulent · Euphorbiaceae · Flowering spiny shrub

Euphorbia milii ‘Olympia’

If you want colour with character, this is it 🌺

Family: Euphorbiaceae · Pot diameter: 13 cm · Height: 15cm

Euphorbiaceae
Vivid pink bracts
Spiny stems
Long flowering display
Cultivated selection

Euphorbia milii ‘Olympia’ is a vivid flowering succulent combining the sculptural strength of spiny stems with bright pink to reddish floral accents. Tiny true flowers are framed by coloured bracts and rise above the green leaves, creating a crisp contrast between hard structure and light flowering.

Over time it develops into a branching miniature shrub that remains striking both in and out of bloom. ‘Olympia’ delivers immediate colour, yet it is far more than a temporary flower display: woody spiny stems create permanent architectural presence. It suits a bright space that calls for intensity, longevity and a touch of unexpected exotic character.

What makes it stand out

Three defining details that turn its botanical identity into real presence for a collection and interior.

Colour that lasts

Vivid bracts hold visual interest far longer than the minute true flowers.

Hard structure, light display

Spiny woody stems meet bright bracts and soft green leaves.

Shrub presence at a compact scale

Natural branching forms a compact crown with a strong silhouette.

Why you’ll love it: it offers real colour without sacrificing sculptural character, combining bloom, spines and shrub form.

In your spacePlacement & plant pairingsWhere it looks best and which plants complement it

In your space

Where it looks its best

Place it beside a very bright window with enough clearance to keep spines away from traffic. Pale terracotta or deep green ceramic highlights the pink bracts. Its branching form looks best alone or beside lower succulents in separate pots.

Plant pairings

Plants that complement it

Pair it with plants that genuinely share its light, substrate and seasonal rhythm. Separate pots keep care precise for each one.

Euphorbia milii ‘Vulcanus’ — deeper red for a tonal collection of flowering forms.
Adenium obesum — thick stems and exotic flowers with similarly high light needs.
Portulacaria afra ‘Variegata’ — small cream-edged leaves and a calmer shrub contrast, in a separate pot.

Care at a glance

Light

Very bright light with ample gentle direct sun for rich flowering.

Watering

Water once most of the mix is dry, less in cool conditions.

Climate

A warm airy position with strict protection from frost.

Pets & children

Toxic irritating sap and strong spines; keep strictly out of reach.

For this plant

Substrate & nutrition

Suitable substrateSybasoil Cacti & Succulent Premium Mix 5ltView product

Suitable feedCactus&Succulent focus 100mlView product

Detailed careComplete care guideLight, drying cycle, climate, substrate and feeding in detail

Light and position

It needs abundant light and some direct sun for a dense crown and sustained flowering. Acclimate leaves slowly to prevent scorching after lower light.

Correct watering

Water thoroughly once most of the mix has dried and allow complete drainage. In cold or low light, leaf cover may reduce and watering must follow.

Airflow and humidity

Clean airflow helps dense spiny stems and bracts dry quickly. Avoid misting flowers and leaves.

Temperature and seasonal rhythm

It grows and flowers best in warmth. Protect from frost and cold draughts; leaf drop in adverse conditions does not always mean the stems are lost.

Substrate

Use a porous succulent mix in a stable pot with a drainage hole. Woody stems can become top-heavy, so avoid an overly light base.

Feeding, repotting and handling

With fresh Sybasoil, wait about two months, then use diluted Cactus & Succulent Focus while new leaves and bracts are developing. Prune only with gloves and eye protection because of latex and spines.

Botanical identityIdentity & natural originAccepted name, taxonomic history and natural or cultivated provenance

A cultivated Euphorbia milii selection

‘Olympia’ circulates as a named flowering selection of the accepted species Euphorbia milii. Exact official parentage or the original breeder is not consistently documented in public sources.

Madagascan ecological basis

Wild Euphorbia milii is native to Madagascar and grows as a spiny succulent shrub in seasonally dry tropical habitat.

The “flowers” are coloured bracts

The vivid pink display is not a petal but a specialised bract surrounding the tiny Euphorbia cyathia.

From natural habitat to care: The seasonally dry shrub ecology of E. milii explains woody storage stems, spines and a cycle of thorough watering followed by meaningful drying. ‘Olympia’ was selected for colour, not different ecology, so it retains the need for strong light and warm airy conditions.

Greenleaf for Plant NerdsScientific facts nobody asked forBotanical detail for anyone who wants to know what lies behind the plant’s appearance

Colour belongs to the bracts

Bracts act as a visual signal around the minute cyathia and remain showy longer than the true flowers.

Spines are stem-associated

They do not arise from cactus areoles, confirming a different evolutionary lineage.

Latex for defence and sealing

White sap deters herbivores and seals wounds, but is hazardous to skin, eyes and if ingested.

Flowering follows energy supply

Abundant light and active new growth allow the plant to sustain more cyathia and bracts.

Frequently asked questions

Useful answers about light, watering, seasonal rhythm and the plant’s correct identity.

01Are the pink parts the flowers?

They are mainly coloured bracts. The true flowers are held in the minute cyathia at the centre.

02Why is it dropping leaves?

Cold, low light, abrupt drought or root problems can cause leaf drop. Check temperature and mix moisture before watering.

03When does it need water?

When most of the mix has dried and the pot feels lighter. Water thoroughly and allow complete drainage.

04How can it keep more bracts?

Provide very bright light, warmth and active growth without excessive nitrogen. Flowering naturally declines in weak winter light.

05Which mix and feed does it need?

Use porous Sybasoil Cacti & Succulent in a stable pot with a drainage hole. After about two months, apply diluted Cactus & Succulent Focus while it is growing.

06Is it safe around pets and children?

No. Latex is toxic and irritating, while the spines can injure. Keep it strictly out of reach.

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Euphorbia milii ‘Olympia’ 13cm

Euphorbia milii ‘Olympia’ 13cm

Euphorbia milii ‘Olympia’

What makes it stand out

Colour that lasts

Hard structure, light display

Shrub presence at a compact scale

Where it looks its best

Plants that complement it

Care at a glance

Light

Watering

Climate

Pets & children

Substrate & nutrition

Light and position

Correct watering

Airflow and humidity

Temperature and seasonal rhythm

Substrate

Feeding, repotting and handling

A cultivated Euphorbia milii selection

Madagascan ecological basis

The “flowers” are coloured bracts

Colour belongs to the bracts

Spines are stem-associated

Latex for defence and sealing

Flowering follows energy supply

Frequently asked questions

Euphorbia milii ‘Olympia’ 13cm — Care & Tips

We take care of the packaging!

With specially designed boxes, we ensure that the plants will reach you intact, no matter what they encounter on the way!

All plants in 3L pots or larger are placed in individual boxes that secure the plant at the base of the pot, preventing it from tipping over.

The cardboard used for the boxes is specially made to provide resistance to potential impacts during transport.

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