Euphorbia Candelabrum

Euphorbia Candelabrum Care

Euphorbia Candelabrum

What is the plant

The plants may be herbs, shrublets, shrubs or trees, herbaceous, woody or succulent, but are always characterized by conspicuous milky latex. Leaves in the succulent species are usually reduced or deciduous. Stipules are usually present, often modified into prickles and spines.

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Humidity

Normal

Lighting

Full Sun

Hardiness zone

9 - 11

Difficulty

Medium

Hibernation

Cold Period

How to Care for the Plant

Water
In its natural habitat, Euphorbia ingens can survive long droughts. In fact, it is more of a desert plant. Therefore, it is advisable to limit watering to once every two weeks. As the temperature starts to drop in the second half of the year, reduce watering to once a month.
Pruning
Pruning group 1
Fertilizer
Fertilize with a cactus mineral fertilizer once in spring and again in early summer.

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Sunlight
Since the Candelabra tree enjoy light, it is advisable to choose a sunny spot where it can get loads of light.
Soil
This succulent tree Euphorbia prefers well-draining dry soil.
Temperature
It does not mind the heat and, like most other succulents, can even survive long periods of drought. Therefore, it is important to make sure the plant remains consistently warm, enjoying temperatures ranging from 74° – 82° degrees Fahrenheit.

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Container
Euphorbia candelabrum are succulent house plants that are fairly uniform in size and shape. The distinctive shape resembles a candelabra, hence the name.
Additional
Dangers. When structural damage occurs, Euphorbia candelabrum trees release an abundant amount of milky-white latex, which has a rubber content of 12.5%. This latex is extremely toxic due to its skin irritant and carcinogenic diterpene derivatives, mainly phorbol esters. The Euphorbia candelabra tree is a succulent plant that grows into a tree having a short thick trunk and grey bark. It also goes by the common names cowboy cactus, good luck cactus. The foliage is rudimentary and ephemeral.
Popularity
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