Latin Name: Euphorbia Ingens

Common Name: Candelabra Tree, Cowboy Cactus, Cactus Euphorbia, Good Luck Cactus.

Origin: South and East Mexico.

Hardiness: Frost tender. Indoor Plant.

Growth Characteristics:  Tall upright succulent tree with cactus-like segmented arms growing from a single trunk. Each have 4-5 vertical ridges with small spines on the edges. Small greenish-yellow flowers on the ridges of the top most segment. Fruit is a 3 lobed capsule turn red/purple when ripe. Milky sap which can be an irritant. Require little maintenance

Sun: Full sun/partial shade.

Exposure: Sheltered. Houseplant in the UK.

Soil: Well drained soil. Gritty.

Moisture: Water during growing season. Allow to dry between waterings. Keep dry in winter.