Coral Cactus

Coral Cactus Care

Euphorbia neriifolia

What is the plant

Native to tropical Asia, Euphorbia neriifolia is the best plant for those who appreciate originality and want to surprise everyone with their collection of exotic and unusual plants. It is a Frankenstein of the plant world!

The plant is two succulents joined together to create one beautiful coral-looking plant. This strongly branched plant can grow up to 5 meters and has 3 to 5 cm in diameter stems with a cross or rhombic cross-section.

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Lighting

Full Sun

Hardiness zone

min 10a

Difficulty

Medium

How to Care for the Plant

Water
Water the plant once every 10 days in spring and summer, and once a month in winter. Water the soil, but not the plant directly.
Pruning
Carefully cut all the side branches from the rootstock, and don’t let any unnecessary shoots develop.
Fertilizer
It needs only cacti fertilizer. Use it only in spring and summer, with a frequency of once a month to keep your plant healthy.

Disease diagnosis

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Sunlight
The plant loves large amounts of sunlight (at least 3-5 hours a day) but should not be exposed to direct sunlight for long periods.
Soil
Use well-draining succulent or cactus soil. You can also make your own by blending standard potting soil, perlite, and coarse sand.
Propagation
The propagation of the Euphorbia neriifolia is complicated a bit: you can only do it by cuttings. Be careful and remember that this plant has a toxic substance to some people and animals.

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Temperature
Indian Spurge Tree can not stand cold weather, so the ideal temperature will be 60-85˚F (15-29˚C).
Container
The most important factor is good drainage because it will prevent the the plant from overwatering.
Fun fact
All the parts of this plant are toxic, which cause itching, irritation, and redness when you touch them. Therefore, wear rubber gloves every time you touch Indian Spurge Tree to avoid problems.