Euphorbia Species, Candelabra Plant, Elkhorn, Crested Euphorbia, False Cactus, Dragon Bones

Euphorbialactea

Family
Euphorbiaceae (yoo-for-bee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Euphorbia (yoo-FOR-bee-uh)
Species
lactea (lak-TAY-uh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
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 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color
Pale Yellow
Bright Yellow
White/Near White
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
Can be grown as an annual
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
Allow cut surface to callous over before planting
Seed Collecting
Regional

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

Hayward, California

Santa Monica, California

Spring Valley, California

VALLEY VILLAGE, California

Bartow, Florida

Kissimmee, Florida

Orlando, Florida

West Palm Beach, Florida

Elizabeth, Indiana

Kenner, Louisiana

Zanesville, Ohio

Vieques, Puerto Rico

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
3
neutrals
0
negative
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B
| October 2015 | positive

Hi green thumbers (:
I live in Canada and a friend of mine is growing the false cactus for 10 years in her house and is over 9 fee...Read More

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Elizabeth, IN | February 2010 | positive

I love this plant. I was given one a couple years ago and its grows like a weed. I am constantly pruining it and spreading it around to p...Read More

D
Crestline, CA (Zone 8b) | August 2009 | neutral

There's a big, healthy beastie that looks a lot like this critter. I'm pretty sure it's a Candleabra Plant, but hers is a good three fee...Read More

B
Hayward, CA | April 2007 | neutral

I would call this a zone 10b plant. A single 32f night here killed a potted plant. There is an all white variety of this plant-sunburns e...Read More

C
(Zone 10b) | November 2005 | neutral

Shrub to 2 cm tall with 3 or 4 angled dark green branches with paler band;rudimentary,caducous leaves.

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