Euphorbia Lactea

Euphorbia Lactea is generally easy to care for, though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

Benefits of Growing Candelabra Cactus →

Common Candelabra Cactus Problems →

Euphorbia Lactea thrives in dry soil and should be watered sparingly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Candelabra Cactus Water Frequency →

Candelabra Cactus Root Rot →

Euphorbia Lactea requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Candelabra Cactus Light Requirements →

Candelabra Cactus Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →

Euphorbia Lactea is not safe to consume. If you, a family member, or a pet has ingested any amount of plant material contact Poison Control, US (800) 222-1222, or your veterinarian. If you have children, cats, or dogs in the home, we suggest keeping this plant out of reach.

Euphorbia Lactea enjoys lots of humidity. Provide humidity for your plant by watering regularly and thoroughly, since plants absorb most water through their root system rather than their leaves. They may also benefit from being placed next to a humidifier.

Candelabra Cactus Humidity Needs →

Euphorbia Lactea is very sensitive to wet soil, so choose a potting soil that drains very well and doesn’t retain too much moisture. A good soil will have lots of perlite or vermiculite for drainage and some organic matter for nutrition. A few handfuls of perlite added to regular store-bought cactus soil will do the trick!

Best Soil Mix for Candelabra Cactus →

When and How to Successfully Repot Candelabra Cactus →

Euphorbia Lactea grows very slowly and doesn’t require added fertilizer. Replacing your plant’s potting soil once a year should provide them with more than enough nutrition. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

It’s common for Euphorbia Lactea to go dormant in the wintertime and you may notice their growth slow down. Waterings should be spaced out more during this time.

Euphorbia Lactea is native to Worldwide.

Euphorbia Lactea produces flowers in the wild, but does not flower when kept as houseplants.

Euphorbia Lactea grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.

How and When to Prune Candelabra Cactus →

USDA Hardiness Zone
Euphorbia Lactea can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 10-12b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Candelabra Cactus Temperature Tolerance →

Euphorbia Lactea can be propagated by the stem method. To propagate:

• Make a cut just above the node. The node is the break in the stem where the leaf emerges.
• To get the cutting to root, you can either:
  
  • Place the cutting in water until roots emerge and are ~2” long and then transplant into well-draining soil, or
  • Place the cutting directly into well-draining soil and water when dry.

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.

• Common Bugs Affecting Candelabra Cactus →
• Drooping Candelabra Cactus Leaves →
• Candelabra Cactus Dropping Leaves →
• Candelabra Cactus Mushy Leaves →
• Black Spots on Candelabra Cactus →
• Brown Spots on Candelabra Cactus →
• Candelabra Cactus Leaves Falling Over →
• Candelabra Cactus Leaves Curling →
• Candelabra Cactus Yellow Leaves →
• Candelabra Cactus Root Rot →

Overwatering is a likely cause of issues with Euphorbia Lactea. These plants are very sensitive to wet soil so if you notice your plant becoming squishy or translucent, overwatering is the likely culprit.

Cut your plant just past where the rot ends and allow it to callus over for a few days before replanting it in fresh, dry soil. Download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!