Euphorbia lactea, commonly known as the mottled spurge, milk-hedge, or dragon bones, is a striking succulent shrub native to tropical Asia.
Scientific Name: Euphorbia lactea
Family: Euphorbiaceae
Common Names: Mottled spurge, Milk-hedge, Dragon bones, Candelabra spurge.
Origin: Native to India and Sri Lanka; widely cultivated in tropical and subtropical regions.
Soil:
Well-draining, sandy, or cactus-specific soil mix.
Tolerates poor soils but does not thrive in heavy, water-retentive soil.
Sunlight:
Thrives in bright, indirect light to full sun.
Indoors, place near a sunny window (south- or west-facing).
Watering:
Drought-tolerant; water sparingly.
Allow the soil to dry out completely between waterings.
Overwatering can lead to root rot.
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