Sunset Crested Coral Cactus - Euphorbia - RARE - Easy to Grow - 4" Pot
Euphorbias are an African succulent that evolved to look like a cactus, but are totally unrelated. The spines are actually the dried remnants of flower stalks. They have a complex milky white sap, hence the name "Milk Cactus" . They thrive under the same conditions as other succulents and cactus. They come in many different an beautiful forms. Euphorbias make excellent house plants and are even used as bonsai specimums.This unusual plant is actually two plants, joined by a process called "grafting". They prefer very bright light, with some direct sun. Water when dry on the top, but do not keep wet. It is best to error on the dry side! Fertilze half strength, using a general purpose house plant food, once a month. Never allow the plant to stand in water!The color of the Euphorbia varies with the season.