Giant Dragon Bones Cactus (Euphorbia lactea) | Candelabra Succulent for Indoor & UAE Outdoor Landscaping
Make a dramatic statement with the architectural beauty of the Dragon Bones Cactus (Euphorbia lactea). This spectacular, slow-growing succulent—often called the Mottled Spurge, Candelabra Cactus or False Cactus—is famous for its striking, ribbed, branching stems that naturally resemble dragon bones or deep-sea coral.
Perfect for both contemporary indoor plant collections and UAE desert landscaping, the Dragon Bones Cactus is an extremely low-maintenance plant that thrives in the region’s climate.
It’s famous for its tall, branching, ribbed stems that resemble dragon bones or coral.
🌵 Key Features
| Benefit | Why You’ll Love It |
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Striking Appearance |
Upright, tall, ribbed stems with horned edges; Green, gray-green, or variegated coloration. |
| Growth Potential | Can grow between 6–15 ft (2–5 m) outdoors; ideal tall house plant in pots. |
| Care Requirement | Drought-tolerant. Only water when soil is completely dry. |
| Light Needs | Thrives in full sun to partial shade (ideal for UAE outdoor plants) or bright, south-facing windows indoors. |
| Alternative Names | Candelabra Cactus, Mottled Spurge, False Cactus. |
| Unique Trait (Safety Note) | Contains a toxic, milky-white latex sap that can cause skin irritation. |
✔ Appearance:
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Upright, candelabra-like stems with 3-4 ridges and horned edges.
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Color varies—green, gray-green, or variegated (cream/white stripes).
✔ Latex Sap: Toxic, milky-white sap (causes skin/eye irritation).
✔ Height: Can grow 6–15 ft (2–5 m) outdoors; smaller in pots.
✔ Flowers: Rare indoors; tiny, inconspicuous blooms.
☀️ Care Guide
Light
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Full sun to partial shade (4–6 hours direct sun daily).
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Indoors: Place near a south-facing window.
Water
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Drought-tolerant: Water only when soil is completely dry.
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