Also known as the Coral Cactus, Euphorbia Lactea Cristata is actually a graft of two euphorbia varieties. The green trunk is Euphorbia Nerifoli, while the coral-like head is Euphorbia Lactea. The grafted part will not fall off. However, there may be new shoots of Euphorbia Nerifoli at the base of the plant.
Caution: Handle with care! The sap, which contains latex, can cause irritation if it comes into contact with skin and eyes. Risk of toxicity if swallowed.
- Family: Euphorbiaceae.
- Origin: Euphorbia Lactea x Euphorbia Nerifoli.
- Watering:
- Spring - Summer: Allow half of the potting soil to dry out between waterings.
- Winter - Fall: Allow the potting soil to dry completely between waterings.
- Ambient humidity: Low to moderate.
- Type of soil: Dry and draining.
- Avoid water remaining in the saucer.
- Brightness: High.
- Orientation: South or west on the window edge.
- Growth: Slow.
- Temperature: Medium, maintain around 20 ᵒC.
Pot diameter: 9 cm.
Grown in Quebec.
Like nature, every plant is unique. Natural items are all different and may contain irregularities.
