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    • Photo of Euphorbia trigona 'Crested' foliage by Almost Eden

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    Euphorbia trigona 'Crested'

    Also Known As

    • Crested African Milk Tree
    • Crested Good Luck Cactus

    Plant type

    shrub, cactus / succulent

    size

    • H: 12"
    • W: 12"

    planting zones

    • 10a-11

    Euphorbia trigona 'Crested' plant details

    Euphorbia trigona 'Crested' is an evergreen 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 trigona 'Crested'

    Plant type: cactus / succulent or shrub
    Plant family: euphorbiaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 12 IN wide, 12 IN tall
    Uses: houseplant

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Euphorbia trigona 'Crested'

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

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Could be called 'Brain' cactus due the effect created by the convoluted arrangement of the unusual green and cream variegated, flattened stems. A good choice where space is limited but needs plenty of light. A slow to moderate rate of growth. This is a 'mutant' form or sport called 'cristate' of the Good Luck Cactus, Euphorbia trigona.

    By: Almost Eden

    Gardening facts about Euphorbia trigona 'Crested' plant

    How to Grow Euphorbia trigona 'Crested'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    Zones

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    Size

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    Width: 10'-15'

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    Zones

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    Height: 6"-18"

    Width: 18"-36"

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    • regular - drought tolerant
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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

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    • sun - bright shade
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    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 20"-30"

    Width: 20"-30"

    • bright shade
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    aka Pencil Milkbush

    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 3'-4'

    Width: 3'-4'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
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