Euphorbiaceae

African Milk Tree, Candelabra Plant, Elkhorn

Euphorbia lactea

The architectural candelabra-like form is accented by the thick upright growing, green and whitish-green variegated, thick triangular stems. Mature plants may produce tiny petal-less, greenish-yellow flowers at the tips of the canes and along the ribs.

Provide the African Milk Tree or Candelabra Plant with a heavy container and a sharply draining soil. The heavy container is particularly beneficial in windy locations. Can become tree-like and quite heavy with size and maturity. It is simple enough to grow another one from cuttings if it gets larger than you prefer. A drought tolerant plant that prefers for the soil to become moderately dry between waterings.

Outdoor Light: Full sun, Part sun, Part shade

Indoors or Under Glass: High

Average Mature Plant Size: 6'H x 3'W

Minimum Temperature: 50F

USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 10,11

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Native To/Origin: S Africa

Attractions: Bold Form, Exceptionally Easy to Grow

Deer Resistance: Rarely Bothered

Please be advised that humans and/or animals may have allergic reactions if part(s) of this plant are consumed or by coming into contact with sap from bruised or broken plant parts: Leaves, Stems, Flowers, Sap - Minor Toxicity if Ingested, Dermatitis.

Container Size: 3.5 inch / 16 fl.oz. / 473 ml  this is not the plant's height only its container's width

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