Euphorbia lactea cristata (Coral Cactus)
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