Euphorbia look like cacti but in fact are not – very easy to care for and add a lot of architectural structure to the room. In these alien looking plants, the crested Euphorbia lactea ‘Cristata’ has been grafted onto a Euphorbia neriifolia to make something completely bizzare.
Light
This plant likes plenty of bright light, and will benefit from a few hours of direct sun each day. You can build up its tolerance to direct light by introducing it gradually, but four hours is about its maximum for direct sun.
Watering
Allow the soil to totally dry out between waters. This plant can quickly rot if it is left with damp feet all the time. This is especially a risk in winter, when the plant may not need any water at all.
Humidity
Your Euphorbia are adapted to low humidity, so make sure they aren’t anywhere damp which can increase the risk of mould
Feed
Feed every two months in spring and summer; reduce to every three in autumn and winter.
Toxicity
No, this plant is toxic to pets as well as having sharp spikes!
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đŸŒ¿The main issue to look out for here is overwatering. If you notice discolouration on either succulent, this is the first thing to check for. Make sure you are letting the soil dry out totally between waters; healthy Euphorbia roots are yellow and firm, so if you aren’t sure you can check there.
đŸŒ¿If the colour of the variegation changes- i.e. it gets more green or more pink, this is nothing to worry about, it is just your plant adapting to new light levels.
