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Euphorbia Lactea 'Coral Cactus'

Euphorbia Lactea 'Coral Cactus'

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A striking, sculptural succulent with upright, ridged, candelabra-like stems. The popular ‘Coral Cactus’ form is typically a grafted plant with a colourful, crested Euphorbia crown growing atop a green Euphorbia stem, creating an unusual coral-like appearance.

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Euphorbia Lactea 'Coral Cactus'

$11.99
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A striking, sculptural succulent with upright, ridged, candelabra-like stems. The popular ‘Coral Cactus’ form is typically a grafted plant with a colourful, crested Euphorbia crown growing atop a green Euphorbia stem, creating an unusual coral-like appearance.

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Difficulty:

Easy to Moderate

Water:

Cactus Watering (Soak & Dry Method)

Humidity:

30% to 50%

Pet Friendly:

Toxic to dogs & cats

Light:

Bright Direct Light

Plant Information

Common Names:

Coral Cactus

Scientific Name:

Euphorbia lactea

Country Of Origin

India and Sri Lanka.

Growth Rate:

Slow - Moderate

Soil Type:

Very well-draining cactus or succulent soil, preferably amended with materials such as perlite, pumice, or coarse sand. Use a container with drainage holes and avoid heavy, moisture-retentive soil.

Fertilize:

Feed every 4 to 6 weeks (Spring & Summer)

Remember to only fertilize during their active growing season.

Common Pests

Mealybugs

Mealybugs

What To Look For: White, cottony or waxy masses on stems, leaf axils, underside of leaves. Sticky honeydew, sooty mold growth, yellowing or dropping leaves.

How To Treat: Use a cotton swab dipped in rubbing alcohol to dab and remove visible bugs. Wash leaves and stems with gentle soapy water. In heavy infestations, consider removing very affected stems/leaves or, in the worst case, replacing the plant.

Spider Mites

Spider Mites

What To Look For: Very fine webbing under leaves or between stems and leaves (especially in dry indoor air). Leaves may appear stippled (tiny yellow or white dots) or dusty; they may turn yellow, brown or drop. When you tap a leaf onto white paper, you might see tiny moving specks. (Often too small to see easily)

How To Treat: Increase humidity around the plant (since mites thrive in dry air). Spray plant thoroughly (both sides of leaves) with insecticidal soap or a miticide/plant-safe oil; repeat every few days. In heavy infestations, consider removing severely affected sections; isolate the plant.

Aphids

Aphids

What To Look For: Small soft-bodied insects (green, yellow, black or orange) usually congregating on new growth, stems or leaf undersides. Sticky residue (“honeydew”) on leaves or nearby surfaces, sometimes with sooty mold developing on it. Distorted or curling leaves, wilting, slow growth.

How To Treat: Isolate the infested plant to prevent spread. Blast with water to dislodge many adults, especially on newer growth. Use insecticidal soap, making sure to cover the leaf underside and new growth. Repeat treatments every 7 days or so until no new signs appear. (Since they reproduce quickly)