{"product_id":"coral-cactus-euphorbia-cristata-1","title":"Euphorbia cristata - Coral Cactus","description":"\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--td {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"This succulent has an unusual appearance because it is actually two different plants grafted together! The top is the stunning Euphorbia lactea cristata, the crested variety of E. lactea. It is naturally very slow-growing and because of this can be difficult to keep as a houseplant. This is where the other plant comes in! The stem is Euphorbia neriifolia, and it provides a good basis for the crested cactus to grow onto, allowing it to draw nutrients and energy from the stem. This is especially helpful with higher levels of variegation, as it allows the paler plant to get enough energy from the sunlight thanks to the higher level of chlorophyll in the greener stem. Technical points aside, this is a stunning plant, with a standout shape and interesting variegation- whether paler green with pink tints on the edges or darker green with splashes of white, this plant adds plenty of colour to your home!\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":11137,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"10\":0,\"11\":4,\"12\":0,\"14\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":0},\"16\":10}' data-sheets-textstyleruns='{\"1\":0}{\"1\":127,\"2\":{\"6\":1}}{\"1\":152}{\"1\":177,\"2\":{\"6\":1}}{\"1\":186}{\"1\":336,\"2\":{\"6\":1}}{\"1\":356}'\u003eThis succulent has an unusual appearance because it is actually two different plants grafted together! The top is the stunning Euphorbia lactea cristata, the crested variety of E. lactea. It is naturally very slow-growing and because of this can be difficult to keep as a houseplant. This is where the other plant comes in! The stem is Euphorbia neriifolia, and it provides a good basis for the crested cactus to grow onto, allowing it to draw nutrients and energy from the stem. This is especially helpful with higher levels of variegation, as it allows the paler plant to get enough energy from the sunlight thanks to the higher level of chlorophyll in the greener stem. Technical points aside, this is a stunning plant, with a standout shape and interesting variegation- whether paler green with pink tints on the edges or darker green with splashes of white, this plant adds plenty of colour to your home!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sproutsofbristol.pro\/blogs\/sprouts-blog\/fascinating-facts-about-cristation\"\u003eFind out more about cristata on our blog post 'Fascinating Facts About Cristation, Fasciation \u0026amp; Cristata'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eScientific Name\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-value=\"{\u0026quot;1\u0026quot;:2,\u0026quot;2\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;Euphorbia lactea cristata (Euphorbus' milk-white plant, crested variety), grafted onto the stem of Euphorbia neriifolia (Euphorbus' plant with nerium-like leaves)\u0026quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":43905,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"10\":0,\"11\":4,\"12\":0,\"14\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":0},\"16\":10,\"18\":1}' data-sheets-textstyleruns='{\"1\":0}{\"1\":26,\"2\":{\"6\":0}}{\"1\":99}{\"1\":120,\"2\":{\"6\":0}}'\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEuphorbia lactea cristata \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(Euphorbus' milk-white plant, crested variety), grafted onto the stem of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEuphorbia neriifolia \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(Euphorbus' plant with nerium-like leaves)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Coral Cactus, Candelabra Plant, Crested Euphorbia\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":11137,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"10\":0,\"11\":4,\"12\":0,\"14\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":0},\"16\":10}'\u003eCoral Cactus, Candelabra Plant, Crested Euphorbia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--td {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--td {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOrigin\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-value=\"{\u0026quot;1\u0026quot;:2,\u0026quot;2\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;Native to tropical Asia- though of course you don't get the grafts in the wild!\u0026quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":11137,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"10\":0,\"11\":4,\"12\":0,\"14\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":0},\"16\":10}'\u003eNative to tropical Asia- though of course you don't get the grafts in the wild!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLight\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"This plant likes plenty of bright light, and will benefit from a few hours of direct sun each day. You can build up its tolerance to direct light by introducing it gradually, but four hours is about its maximum for direct sun.\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":11137,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"10\":0,\"11\":4,\"12\":0,\"14\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":0},\"16\":10}'\u003eThis plant likes plenty of bright light, and will benefit from a few hours of direct sun each day. You can build up its tolerance to direct light by introducing it gradually, but four hours is about its maximum for direct sun.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWater\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Allow the soil to totally dry out between waters. This plant can quickly rot if it is left with damp feet all the time. This is especially a risk in winter, when the plant may not need any water at all.\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":11137,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"10\":0,\"11\":4,\"12\":0,\"14\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":0},\"16\":10}'\u003eAllow the soil to totally dry out between waters. This plant can quickly rot if it is left with damp feet all the time. This is especially a risk in winter, when the plant may not need any water at all.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--td {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--td {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--td {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-value=\"{\u0026quot;1\u0026quot;:2,\u0026quot;2\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;Your Euphorbia are adapted to low humidity, so make sure they aren't anywhere damp which can increase the risk of mould.\u0026quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":11137,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"10\":0,\"11\":4,\"12\":0,\"14\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":0},\"16\":10}'\u003eYour Euphorbia are adapted to low humidity, so make sure they aren't anywhere damp which can increase the risk of mould.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--td {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Use a well-draining soil mix; one designed for cacti and succulents, with added sand and grit, should work well here. \"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":11137,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"10\":0,\"11\":4,\"12\":0,\"14\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":0},\"16\":10}'\u003eUse a well-draining soil mix; one designed for cacti and succulents, with added sand and grit, should work well here. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Feed every two months in spring and summer; reduce to every three in autumn and winter.\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":11137,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"10\":0,\"11\":4,\"12\":0,\"14\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":0},\"16\":10}'\u003eFeed every two months in spring and summer; reduce to every three in autumn and winter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTemperature\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-value=\"{\u0026quot;1\u0026quot;:2,\u0026quot;2\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;Average temperatures of 15-32°C are fine in the growing season. Lower temperatures in winter will help the plant's dormancy period, just make sure it doesn't drop below 12°C.\u0026quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":11137,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"10\":0,\"11\":4,\"12\":0,\"14\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":0},\"16\":10}'\u003eAverage temperatures of 15-32°C are fine in the growing season. Lower temperatures in winter will help the plant's dormancy period, just make sure it doesn't drop below 12°C.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePet-safe\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"No, this plant is toxic to pets and small humans, as well as having sharp spikes!\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":11137,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"10\":0,\"11\":4,\"12\":0,\"14\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":0},\"16\":10}'\u003eNo, this plant is toxic to pets and small humans, as well as having sharp spikes!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSprouts Top Tips\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-value=\"{\u0026quot;1\u0026quot;:2,\u0026quot;2\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;The main issue to look out for here is overwatering. If you notice discolouration on either succulent, this is the first thing to check for. Make sure you are letting the soil dry out totally between waters; healthy Euphorbia roots are yellow and firm, so if you aren't sure you can check there.\\nIf the colour of the variegation changes- i.e. it gets more green or more pink, this is nothing to worry about, it is just your plant adapting to new light levels.\u0026quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":11137,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"10\":0,\"11\":4,\"12\":0,\"14\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":0},\"16\":10}'\u003eThe main issue to look out for here is overwatering. If you notice discolouration on either succulent, this is the first thing to check for. 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