It is an erect shrub growing up to 5 metres (16 ft) tall, with succulent branches 3–5 centimetres (1.2–2.0 in) diameter, ridged, with a triangular or rhombic cross-section; the ridges are spiny, with short spines up to 5 millimetres (0.20 in) long. The leaves are minute, and soon deciduous. All parts of the plant contain a poisonous milky latex. Common names include mottled spurge, frilled fan[citation needed], elkhorn[citation needed], candelabra spurge, candelabrum tree, candelabra cactus, candelabra plant, dragon bones, false cactus, hatrack cactus, milkstripe euphorbia, mottled candlestick. It is used medicinally in India. It is widely grown as an ornamental plant, both in the tropics, and as a houseplant in temperate regions; a number of cultivars have been selected for ornamental use, notably 'Cristata' with frilled branching.
Euphorbia Lactea Super Varigatef Care
Euphorbia Lactea Super Varigatef
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Humidity
High
Lighting
Part Sun
Temperature
min 4°C
Difficulty
Easy
Toxicity
Poisonous
How to Care for the Plant
Water
Water the plant when the top 3 inches of soil feel dry but before the soil dries completely at a 6-inch depth. Check the soil moisture weekly, especially during extended dry weather.
Pruning
Prune mottled spurge to remove any damaged stems, dead leaves or unwanted side growth. Snip off the damaged or unwanted growth at its point of origin using sharp pruning shears. Wear gardening gloves when pruning to protect yourself from the sap, which can cause an allergic reaction or skin irritation.
Fertilizer
Adding compost or a balanced organic fertilizer to a new plant will help to promote healthy growth. Then, many Euphorbia species will do fine with a weak liquid fertilizer applied throughout the growing season. Container plants typically need more feeding than ones grown in the ground.
Temperature
Euphorbia lactea prefer warm temperatures in the 70s and 80s. It can become stressed if left in conditions of extreme temperatures or intense sun. These plants are not cold hardy. If grown outdoors, migrate these plants to a sunny spot indoors when night-time temperatures drop below 55 ºF.
Additional
All parts of this plant are poisonous, particularly the white sap (latex) which exudes from stem cuts. Sap is also an often significant irritant to eyes, skin and mucous membranes. Tiny ovate leaves appear at the growing tips in summer, but drop quickly leaving plants leafless most of the time. They are native to tropical regions of Asia and can reach up to 15ft with branching everywhere. This particular euphorbia Lactea' Super variegated' is one of a kind and a newer crossed hybrid. Its colors of green and yellow have a lighter tone and are extremely bright.
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