Euphorbia, Candelabra Plant, False Cactus, Dragon Bones, Elkhorn 'Cristata'

Euphorbialactea

Family
Euphorbiaceae (yoo-for-bee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Euphorbia (yoo-FOR-bee-uh)
Species
lactea (lak-TAY-uh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Herbaceous
Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Pale Yellow
Bloom Time
N/A
Other Details
Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From softwood cuttings
Allow cut surface to callous over before planting
By grafting
Seed Collecting
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Birmingham, Alabama

Phoenix, Arizona

Brea, California

Carlsbad, California

Spring Valley, California

Bartow, Florida

Wellborn, Florida

Austin, Texas

New Braunfels, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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New Braunfels, TX | December 2010 | positive

I received this euphorbia years ago and it sits on my patio and gets some afternoon sun. On the nights it goes below freezing in South C...Read More

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Bartow, FL (Zone 9a) | May 2006 | neutral

All of these Euphorbias in the photographs appear to be grafted, that is, they are NOT grown naturally.

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Wavre/ greenhous +/- 2500 species, IA | February 2003 | positive

There exist also the species, not cristated, who, on the island of Tenerife (in my garden) reach without problem a hight of 5/6 meter. We...Read More

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