Euphorbia lactea, commonly known as Mottled Spurge or Elkhorn, is a striking and popular succulent plant belonging to the Euphorbiaceae family. It is native to parts of India and Southeast Asia.
Cultivating Euphorbia lactea requires well-draining soil and bright, indirect light. It can tolerate full sun but may require some protection from intense afternoon sunlight, especially in hotter climates. This succulent is drought-tolerant and prefers infrequent watering.
Euphorbia Lactea f. cristata is the crested form of Euphorbia Lactea. Fascinating plant the way it grows, the crests seem to fan out and curl up. Slow grower but perfect specimen plant to add to any collection. Morning sun is best in pots but they will grow in the garden in full sun. The plant you see here is the one you receive. This one is quite a large crest.
Common names include Crested candelabrum plant, Crested Elkhorn, Crested euphorbia, Coral cactus.
This is an 190mm pot, Picture is representative of what you will receive, but may vary slightly because no two succulents are the same.
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