Euphorbia Ingens – Candelabra Tree

This cool cactus embodies the serene arid landscapes and setting suns of South America and Africa. Succulent green, triangular trunks reach for the sky, casting scalloped shadows in the sunlight. A huddle of secondary branches cling to the waist of the main stem, displaying a geometric margin which form rippled furrows along the cactus’ surface. This easy-care succulent will tolerate most environments, making it perfect for beginners.

Please note: The skin of Euphorbia ingens can scratch, but their resilient nature allows them to scar over swiftly, enhancing its rugged charm.

Horty Hints

Turn up that HEAT! The Euphorbia ingens prefers a warmer environment, ideally no lower than 15°C.

Less is more! Allow your cactus’ soil to dry out completely in between waterings and water sparingly to avoid root and stem rot.

Beware the burn! Your Euphorbia ingens will love that extra dose of sunshine so pop it in the perfectly sunny spot but be careful to avoid leaf scorch!

Light

Euphorbia ingens needs lots of bright light. Direct sunlight is fine and can often be beneficial, but take care to ensure this does not scorch the plant.

Watering

This Euphorbia is drought tolerant for short periods. Allow the soil to dry-out before watering. Be careful not to overwater.

Temperature

This succulent prefers reasonably warm temperatures, ideally between 15-27°C. Keep out of locations which experience draughts.

Humidity

This plant will thrive in higher humidity locations, but can tolerate normal room humidity. Consider misting occasionally.

Feed

Apply a half strength dose of liquid fertiliser in the summer months.

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Height & Growth Rate

The Candelabra Tree is a very slow-growing plant and typically reaches an ultimate indoor height of around 1 to 2 metres.

Toxicity

The sap is poisonous and an irritant. Avoid getting into your eyes or mouth and handle with care.

Origin

Euphorbia ingens is native to South Africa.

Please note: images show how this plant may look at various stages of maturity. The size you choose may look different.

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