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Euphorbia lactea

Also Known As

African Milk Tree
Candelabra Cactus
Candelabra Spurge
Elkhorn
Frilled Fan
Green Good Luck Cactus
Hatrack Cactus
Milkstripe Euphorbia
Mottled Candlestick
Mottled Spurge

Plant type

shrub, cactus / succulent

size

H: 6'
W: 3'

planting zones

10a-11

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Euphorbia lactea plant details

Euphorbia lactea is a cactus / succulent or shrub with green foliage. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Euphorbia lactea

Plant type: cactus / succulent or shrub
Plant family: euphorbiaceae
Mature size: 0 FT - 3 FT - wide, 0 FT - 6 FT - tall
Uses: houseplant, spiky

GROWING CONDITIONS for Euphorbia lactea

USDA Zones: 10a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Variegated Euphorbia lactea, also known as Milk Cactus, or Candelabra Cactus. Grows long, upright branches with tiny leaves and white mottling up the center of each main stem. Really easy to grow. Each plant is around 8-10" tall with several branches.

By: Paradise Found Nursery

Everyone is supposed to have Good Luck growing this plant! The architectural candelabra-like form is accented by the thick upright growing, green and whitish-green variegated, triangular stems.