Crested Coral Cactus - Euphorbia lactea 'cristata' - 1L / 14cm / Small Medium Pot

Crested Coral Cactus - Euphorbia lactea 'cristata' - 1L / 14cm / Small Medium PotA rare mutant form of a usually upright cactus like succulent from Africa. Instead of aa single upright growth point, the tip is spread across a large crest pattern making each Euphorbia lactea cristata plant eyecatchingly unique which gives this the common name of Coral Cactus. Light Requirements: Direct Sun Bright indirect light. Needs lots of hours in bright light to thrive. Moisture & Soil Requirements: A succulent so this plant prefers occasional

sculptural presence

bright spaces protected from direct sun

trailing houseplant with charming heart-shaped leaves splashed in creamy white

plenty of fertiliser and moderate consistent moisture without drying out over the warm months

These almost fit our 14cm Small Plants range but suit a slightly shorter nursery pot

Light Requirements: Part-day direct sun is ideal and imperative to encourage flowering

room by room

Water your Xanthosoma violaceum when the top 2

Use a chunky

stronger root growth and sweeter-tasting vegetables

Pinch back tips to encourage fuller growth and branching

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