Description
Euphorbia lactea, commonly known as the mottled spurge, milk-hedge, or dragon bones, is a striking succulent shrub native to tropical Asia.
Scientific Name: Euphorbia lactea
Family: Euphorbiaceae
Common Names: Mottled spurge, Milk-hedge, Dragon bones, Candelabra spurge.
Origin: Euphorbia Lactea Cristata is Native to India and Sri Lanka; widely cultivated in tropical and subtropical regions.
Soil:
Well-draining, sandy, or cactus-specific soil mix.
Tolerates poor soils but does not thrive in heavy, water-retentive soil.
Sunlight:
Euphorbia Lactea Cristata also known as Coral Cactus, Crested Elkhorn, and simply Crested Euphorbia, Euphorbia lactea ‘Cristata’ is a fan-shaped mutation of Euphorbia lactea. However, this plant’s strange appearance isn’t exactly what it seems as it’s common for Euphorbia lacteal ‘Cristata’ to be grafted onto Euphorbia neriifolia.
Thrives in bright, indirect light to full sun.
Indoors, place near a sunny window (south- or west-facing).
Watering:
Drought-tolerant; water sparingly.
Allow the soil to dry out completely between waterings.
Overwatering can lead to root rot.
Common Names |
Mottled spurge, Milk-hedge, Dragon bones, Coral Cactus, Crested Elkhorn, Crested Euphorbia |
Scientific Name |
Euphorbia lactea |
Family |
Euphorbiaceae |
Origin |
India and Sri Lanka |
Soil Type |
Well-draining, sandy, or cactus-specific mix |
Sunlight |
Bright, indirect light to full sun |
Watering |
Drought-tolerant, allow soil to dry completely between waterings |
Plant Type |
Succulent Shrub |
Appearance |
Crested, fan-shaped mutation |
Grafting |
Commonly grafted (e.g., onto Euphorbia neriifolia) |