Candelabra Plant (Euphorbia lactea)

Candelabra Plant, also called False Cactus, Dragon Bones, or Elkhorn, is a succulent shrub with angular, three- to five-winged branches that resemble a candelabra. The stems are green with pale marbling and have paired spines along the ridges.

Botanical Profile

Cultivation Notes

Bright light to full sun and well-draining soil. Water sparingly. The milky sap is toxic and irritating. Can grow into a small tree in frost-free areas. The dramatic, architectural form makes it a striking landscape feature or container specimen.