Continuing my series, this post is about the Candelabra spurge that we recently bought. Although it is a succulent, I thought it deserved its own post.

The Candelabra spurge, also known as the Euphorbia lactea is a fascinating and sculptural succulent native to tropical Asia, particularly India and Sri Lanka. It features upright, triangular stems with wavy, jagged edges that are often streaked with pale green and white—giving it a marbled, almost bone-like appearance. The stems, which may be mistaken for leaves are actually quite hard, despite its fragile appearance.

The plant’s name “lactea” refers to the milky sap it produces, which, like other Euphorbias, is toxic and can be irritating to skin and eyes.

The pot is Persillade from Ikea.

I keep this plant in indirect sunlight, on our south-facing balcony, but plan to move it to the north-facing balcony during winters.

Like all succulents, this plant requires absolutely no maintenance at all.

I water it twice a week, letting the soil dry completely between waterings. If it rains, I skip the next watering.

I fertilise it every 2 months or when it shows signs of growth.

You can read more about this plant here.