Succulents  – Candelabra Cactus

Candelabra cactus 

Botanical name: euphorbia lactea 

Beginner friendly?: moderate 

Average size at maturity: up to 10 ft in height with a 2-5 ft spread 

Hardy zone: zones 10-12

Foliage color: green 

Flower color: white, yellow, orange

Bloom time: spring, summer 

Growth rate: grows 1-2 ft per year 

Pruning instructions: deadhead and remove withered limbs as needed 

Propagation methods: propagate with cuttings in the spring and summer months 

Landscape use: succulent garden, container plant, rock gardens, accent plant

Special features: deer resistant, drought tolerant, heat tolerant

Light needs: at least 6 hours of sun per day 

Watering instructions: allow soil to dry out almost completely between watering sessions 

Fertilizing instructions : use a cactus and succulent plant food fertilizer once a year in the early spring 

Best time to plant: spring 

Best type of soil: sand or loam 

Companion plants: echeveria, agave, sedums, ocotillo, jade plant

Toxicity level: toxic for humans and pets if ingested 

Invasive species: no