Euphorbia lactea 'Cristata' Variegata Euphorbia lactea 'Cristata' Variegata

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Description

🌵 Basic Info
  • Scientific Name: Euphorbia lactea 'Cristata' Variegata 
  • Common Nameoral Cactus, Mermaid Tail Cactus
  • Size: 6–8 cm wide crested top (bare-root, unrooted cutting)
  • Type: Unrooted grafting stock, healthy, firm, variegated
🌵 Features
  • Stunning crested (cristate) shape: Fan-shaped, coral-like, brain-like folds
  • Vibrant variegation: White, cream, pink, and green marbled patterns
  • Sculptural, compact form: Perfect for small pots & desktops
  • Slow-growing, long-lived: Becomes more intricate with age
  • Color intensifies in bright sun: Pink/red edges brighten dramatically
  • Juvenile size: Ideal for grafting or rooting your own specimen
🌵 Rooting & Grafting Guide (for unrooted)
  1. Cure the wound: Place in shade 7–10 days until cut end fully calloused
  2. Rooting (for experienced):
    • Plant in dry, gritty mix (80% perlite/pumice + 20% soil)
    • No water for 2–3 weeks; mist lightly only if very dry
    • Keep in bright, indirect light; roots in 4–6 weeks
  3. Grafting (recommended for beginners):
    • Graft onto hardy Euphorbia neriifolia or Trichocereus rootstock
    • Ensures 100% success, faster growth, better color
🌵 Care Guide (Once Rooted/Grafted)
  • Light: Full sun to bright indirect light (sun = more color)
  • Water: Thoroughly only when soil 100% dry; dry in winter
  • Soil: Extreme drainage: 70–80% coarse mineral grit
  • Temperature: Minimum 10°C (50°F); protect from frost
  • Fertilizer: Dilute cactus fertilizer once monthly in growing season
  • Safety: Milky sap is toxic & irritating — wear gloves, avoid eyes/mouth
🌵 Advantages
  • Rare variegated coral form: Artistic, exotic display piece
  • Compact 6–8cm size: Perfect for small spaces & collections
  • Bare-root economical: Easy to ship, lower cost
  • High success: Simple to root or graft
  • Low-maintenance: Drought-tolerant, pest-resistant
  • Feng shui favorite: Symbolizes protection, good fortune, strength
🌵 Shipping Notes
  • Shipped bare-root, dry, unplanted
  • Healthy, firm, pest & rot free
  • Do not water immediately — cure first
  • Arrives ready to root or graft
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