Other names: Crested candelabra cactus, Dragon's bones 'Cristata', Mottled spurge 'Cristata', Candelabrum spurge 'Cristata', False cactus 'Cristata', Crested elkhorn, Euphorbia lactea f. cristata
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Under glass, grow in 3 parts loam-based compost, 1 part grit in full light. Ventilate well. In growth, water sparingly & apply low-nitrogen liquid feed monthly; keep dry in winter. Outdoors in frost-free areas, grow in well-drained soil in full sun. This plant is created by grafting Euphorbia lactea 'Cristata' to a Euphorbia neriifolia base.
Containers/Patio, Sub-Tropical, Drought Tolerant, Low Maintenance, Greenhouse, Indoor, Conservatory
H2
Zone 10, Zone 11
24
North-Central Coastal = Unknown
Central Valley = Unknown
South Coastal = Unknown
South Inland = Unknown
High and Intermediate Desert = Unknown
Low Desert = Unknown
Evergreen
Erect
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Sap causes severe skin irritation & severe eye pain, including temporary blindness that can last several days. All parts are highly toxic, possibly fatal, if ingested.
No pruning required.
Seed, Softwood cuttings, Stem tip cuttings
Sow seed as soon as ripe at 15-20C.
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