Learn how to care for your green friend

Mottled Spurge

Euphorbia lactea

Succulents · Planned variety

Meet your green friend.

Mottled Spurge (Euphorbia lactea) has a ascending / columnar / erect / multi-stemmed growth form. Foliage shapes recorded for this species: ovate. Flower colours recorded: gold/yellow, insignificant.

A space where it can thrive

Growth habit: ascending, columnar, erect, multi-stemmed. Indoor conditions and winter outdoor hardiness are different; use the light and moisture advice for your growing space.

Ask about availability

Availability, size, pot and price will be confirmed in store. Pictures illustrate the plant type.

Studio illustration. Appearance varies with age, variety and growing conditions. Botanical photo reference: Joe Mabel · Source · CC-BY-SA 2.0.

Your care routine

Light

Sun: at least 6 direct hours daily; Partial shade: 2–6 direct hours daily.

Watering

Allow drying after watering; reduce irrigation in winter and avoid persistently wet soil.

Soil & drainage

Suitable textures: Clay, Loam (Silt), Sand.

Outdoor hardiness

Outdoor winter hardiness reported: USDA zones 10a, 10b, 11a, 11b. This is not an indoor temperature setting.

Through the seasons

Protect from frost and use an indoor space for overwintering.

Pets & little ones

The source lists low poisoning severity. Reported harmful parts: flowers, fruits, leaves, roots, sap/juice, seeds, stems. Do not ingest; keep away from children and pets. Avoid contact with the irritating sap and wear gloves when handling.

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Care references

Guidance is a starting point. Adjust watering to your plant, pot, light and season; follow fertilizer labels and check outdoor cultivar hardiness.