Euphorbia lactea cristata (Coral Cactus)

Euphorbia lactea cristata (Coral Cactus)

Native to: South Africa

• Size: 3 feet tall by about 1 foot wide
• Sun: part sun in southern California
• Hardiness: 28-30 degrees but will burn from both frost and full inland sun
• Water: Low
• Flowers: Yellow
• Attracts: Nectar eating creatures
• Pests: None observed
• Other Information:
• The Coral Cactus is not really a cactus, but two succulent plants joined together to form a beautiful “Franken-plant." Fan-shaped Eurphorbia lactea is typically grafted on top of a Euphorbia neriifolia or a cactus root stock.
• Great Links to learn more:
• https://www.scienceprofonline.com/biology-general/coral-cactus-care-grafted-euphorbia-lactea-cristata.html
• https://worldofsucculents.com/euphorbia-lactea-f-cristata/
• http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?taxonid=280230