Euphorbia lactea Haw.
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Sources (7)
- GBIF Backbone Taxonomy – Euphorbia lactea · Scientific name · CC BY 4.0
- GBIF – synonyms · Synonyms · CC BY 4.0
- GBIF – distributions (Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS); The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP); Línea base de especies en) · Native distribution · CC BY 4.0
- Wikidata – Q5410474 · CC0
- Wikimedia Commons – Dragon Bones.JPG · CC BY-SA 3.0
- Wikipedia (de) – Euphorbia lactea · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wikipedia (en) – Euphorbia lactea · CC BY-SA 4.0
Automatic data comes from the open sources above, credited per their licences. Care experience is shown separately below.
Tips & experience from members
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How members water it
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How it thrives
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Euphorbia tip: Its white latex irritates skin and eyes – wear gloves when cutting.
Latex in the eye can cause serious injury – wear gloves!
Euphorbia lactea – what to know
Euphorbia lactea – family: Euphorbiaceae, genus: Euphorbia. Native range: Caribbean, North America, Southern Asia, Sri Lanka, No especificado, Global, Brazil, Hawaii, conterminous 48 United States. Care guidelines: light: full sun; water: low; min. 12 °C. For cats: moderately toxic; for dogs: moderately toxic. Keep it out of reach and call a vet straight away if you suspect poisoning.
All Euphorbia species in the catalog →Detailed toxicity data →
Frequently asked questions
How often should I water Euphorbia lactea?
Sparingly: let the soil dry out completely between waterings, and water even less in winter.
How much light does Euphorbia lactea need?
It needs plenty of direct sun – the sunniest window, or outdoors in summer, suits it best.
How cold can Euphorbia lactea get?
Keep it above 12 °C – it is frost-tender and needs a frost-free spot in winter.
Is Euphorbia lactea toxic to cats and dogs?
For cats: moderately toxic; for dogs: moderately toxic. Keep it out of reach and call a vet straight away if you suspect poisoning.
When does Euphorbia lactea flower?
According to the general guideline for the genus Euphorbia: Typical flowering time: April, May, June, July, August.
What members’ data shows
When does it really bloom?
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Average watering interval
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Questions about this species
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Data sources: GBIF.org – Euphorbia lactea (CC BY 4.0) · Wikidata – Q5410474 (CC0) · Wikimedia Commons – Dragon Bones.JPG (CC BY-SA 3.0) · Wikipedia – Euphorbia lactea (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Care data is for guidance only.

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