This interesting succulent, also called Elkhorn has fan shaped branches that create a rigid and crowded cluster. This is a perfect succulent for any purpose, especially a decorative ornament.
Recommended temperature zone: USDA: 9b-11
Frost tolerance: Hardy down to 28°F (-2°C)
Minimum avg. temperature: 55°F (12°C)
Sun exposure: Light shade
Origin: India, Sri Lanka, naturalized in the Caribbeans
Growth habits: Succulent shrub, much branched, up to 7' tall (2.1 m)
Watering needs: Keep dry in winter
Propagation: Stem tip cuttings, monstrose forms may have to be grafted
Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz
| Bloom Season | Summer spring |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Euphorbia lactea |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Family | Euphorbiaceae |
| Flower Color | Bluegrey |
| Flower Color | Bluegrey, grey silver, green |
| Genus | Euphorbia |
| Growth Habit | fanshaped |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Hardiness Zone | 10, 11 |
| Hardiness Zone | 10 11(USDA) |
| Mature Size | 8 12 in. tall |
| Native Area | Tropical Asia |
| Plant Type | Succulent tree |
| Propagation | By cuttings |
| Resistance | Drought tolerant |
| Resistance | Drought tolerant, pests resistance |
| Soil PH | 6.5 |
| Soil PH | 6.5, Acidic, Neutral |
| Soil Type | Succulent potting mix soil |
| Special Features | Showy flowers |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun, partial shade |
| Toxicity | Toxic for humans |
| Toxicity | Toxic for humans, toxic for pets |
| Watering Needs | Low |
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United StatesArrived in perfect condition. Just beautiful.
United StatesPerfect! Love it!
First of all I have been searching all the internet for the "right" coral cactus. I was hesitant to buy one but finally bit the bullet and decided to get it here. I am so glad I did! It was big, healthy and sooooooooo pretty! I was extremely happy with what I got for the price. I will definitely buy from Plant Desert in the future. Happy customer here!
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This interesting succulent, also called Elkhorn has fan shaped branches that create a rigid and crowded cluster. This is a perfect succulent for any purpose, especially a decorative ornament.
Recommended temperature zone: USDA: 9b-11
Frost tolerance: Hardy down to 28°F (-2°C)
Minimum avg. temperature: 55°F (12°C)
Sun exposure: Light shade
Origin: India, Sri Lanka, naturalized in the Caribbeans
Growth habits: Succulent shrub, much branched, up to 7' tall (2.1 m)
Watering needs: Keep dry in winter
Propagation: Stem tip cuttings, monstrose forms may have to be grafted
Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz
| Bloom Season | Summer spring |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Euphorbia lactea |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Family | Euphorbiaceae |
| Flower Color | Bluegrey |
| Flower Color | Bluegrey, grey silver, green |
| Genus | Euphorbia |
| Growth Habit | fanshaped |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Hardiness Zone | 10, 11 |
| Hardiness Zone | 10 11(USDA) |
| Mature Size | 8 12 in. tall |
| Native Area | Tropical Asia |
| Plant Type | Succulent tree |
| Propagation | By cuttings |
| Resistance | Drought tolerant |
| Resistance | Drought tolerant, pests resistance |
| Soil PH | 6.5 |
| Soil PH | 6.5, Acidic, Neutral |
| Soil Type | Succulent potting mix soil |
| Special Features | Showy flowers |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun, partial shade |
| Toxicity | Toxic for humans |
| Toxicity | Toxic for humans, toxic for pets |
| Watering Needs | Low |
- Reviews
- Questions
United StatesArrived in perfect condition. Just beautiful.
United StatesPerfect! Love it!
First of all I have been searching all the internet for the "right" coral cactus. I was hesitant to buy one but finally bit the bullet and decided to get it here. I am so glad I did! It was big, healthy and sooooooooo pretty! I was extremely happy with what I got for the price. I will definitely buy from Plant Desert in the future. Happy customer here!
United StatesAwesome
This is beautiful