Light Needs
Mature Height
Mature Spread
Feature
Euphorbia Lactea is known by many names: Milkstripe Euphorbia, Mottled Spurge, Mottled Candlestick, and Dragon Bones Tree, to name a few. Euphorbia Lactea has a thick, spiny stem that can grow tiny leaves in the summer. Its beautifully mottled branches are streaked with white and green lines, which contrast the black spines. This plant is known to make yellow flowers, but this is rarely seen indoors.
Best Locations For Growing Euphorbia Lactea
This plant would be happy under a shaded patio all summer. Bring the Euphorbia Lactea indoors before temperatures drop in the fall to avoid frost damage.
Euphorbia Lactea Sunlight Requirements
The Euphorbia Lactea needs 6 or more hours of bright sunlight each day. Protect this plant from scorching in direct afternoon sun when it’s outdoors.
Euphorbia Lactea Care
This plant is a succulent from arid environments. It prefers soil with excellent drainage; a potting soil blended for cacti and succulents would be ideal.
Watering Euphorbia Lactea
This plant dislikes being overwatered. Water once the soil completely dries out, and decrease watering in the winter.
Feeding Euphorbia Lactea
To feed this plant, use a half-strength succulent and cacti fertilizer that is low in nitrogen. Feed twice monthly during the growing season, from April to September.
Euphorbia Lactea Information
| Light Exposure: Bright Direct Light, Bright Indirect Light |
| Care Requirements: Easy |
| Watering Requirements: Average - When the top 2 inches of the soil dries out. |
| Pet Friendly: No |
| Kid Friendly: No |
| Air Purifier: High |
| Habit: Upright |
| Growth Rate: Slow |
| Mature Height: 5-15 feet |
| Mature Spread: 2-5 inches |
| Flowering: Yes |
| Flower Color(s): Yellow |
| Flower Shade/Description: Yellow-Tinged |
| Fragrant: No |
| Foliage Type: |
| Foliage Color(s): Green |
| Foliage Description: Green |
| Temperature: Above 40 °F (Above 4 ) |
| Humidity: Low |
| Common Name: Euphorbia Lactea |
| Other Name(s): Milkstripe, Mottled Spurge, Mottled Candlestick, Dragon Bones Tree |
| Scientific Name: Euphorbia lactea |
| Plant Type: House Plant |
- SKU:
- Succ_Euphorbia_Milk.Stripe-HP
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
Also Known As:
Mini pot
Plant Age:
~ 2-6 months
Plant Size:
~ 2"-4"
Pot Size:
~ 1.9"H x 2"W
Volume:
~ .012-0.15 quarts
Also Known As:
Small pot
Plant Age:
~ 3-6 months
Plant Size:
~ 2"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 2.5"H x 3"W
Volume:
~ 0.3 quarts
Also Known As:
Quart pot
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 5"-10"
Pot Size:
~ 3.5"H x 4"W
Volume:
~ 0.75 quarts
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 6-12 months
Plant Size:
~ 8"-16"
Pot Size:
~ 5"H x 6"W
Volume:
1.5 quarts
Also Known As:
Large pot
Plant Age:
~ 1-2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-24"
Pot Size:
~ 6"H x 8"W
Volume:
~ 3 quarts
Also Known As:
'
Plant Age:
~ 2-3 years
Plant Size:
~ 16"-36"
Pot Size:
~ 7.25"H x 10”W
Volume:
~ 4.5-5 quarts
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