Coral Cactus Plant
Coral Cactus (Euphorbia lactea) is a succulent growing 1-2 feet tall, hardy in USDA zones 9-11, with slow growth in well-drained, sandy soil, requiring full sun and low moisture, and it is neither edible nor medicinal.
Habit
Succulent
Height
30-90 cm
Growth
Slow
Soil
Well-drained sand
Shade
Full sun
Moisture
Low
Edible
No
Medicinal
No
Origin
Asia, Africa
Climatic Condition
Arid, Semi-Arid
Temperature (°)
15-35°C
Humidity (%)
30-60%
Potting media
Cactus mix, perlite
Fertilizers
Low nitrogen fertilizer
Watering
Drought-resistant
Plant Weight
1-3 kg
Flowering Time
Rare flowering
Soil Ph level
5.5- 7.5
Water Ph level
5.5-7.5
Soil EC
1-2 dS/m
Yield Per Plant
Ornamental
NPK ratio
15:30:15
life Span
10-20 years
Health Benefits
Decorative, air purification
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
40% cactus mix, 30% perlite, 30% sand
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Fertilize every 4-6 weeks with a balanced, low-nitrogen fertilizer.
Common Diseases and Remedies
Root Rot, Mealybugs, Aphids, Spider Mites, Leaf Spot
Improve drainage, reduce watering Wipe with alcohol, neem oil Insecticidal soap, neem oil Increase humidity, neem oil Prune affected segments, neem oil spray
Fungicides containing metalaxyl, Systemic insecticides like imidacloprid, Imidacloprid-based insecticides, Miticides containing abamectin.
HEALTH BENEFITS
- Mostly ornamental, but related Euphorbia species have medicinal uses.
- Some traditional medicine systems use Euphorbia latex for skin conditions, though it can be highly irritating.
- Caution: The sap is toxic and can cause skin and eye irritation.