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Euphorbia ingens Variegata 17cm H50cm

Euphorbia ingens Variegata 17cm H50cm

£40.00 GBP
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Meet the ‘Variegated’ Candelabra—the ghostly structuralist. With her tall, angular columns marbled in erratic washes of cream, mint, and deep forest green, she looks like a living monument carved out of wax. Striking, majestic, and completely fearless, she’s here to bring high-end architectural tension to your space.

  • The Formal Name: Euphorbia ingens 'Variegata'
  • The Nickname: Ghost Candelabra Tree
  • Roots: A highly structural variegated sport derived from succulent trees native to South and East Africa.
  • Natural Vibe: Sun-bleached, rocky terrains where she stands tall under intense equatorial glare.

Care Guide

  • Care Guide:
  • Sunlight: Sun worshipper! She requires bright, direct light to retain her stark variegation and support structural growth.
  • Best Room: A south-facing focal corner or right next to a sunny conservatory window.
  • Snacks: A highly diluted cactus fertiliser just once or twice during the peak summer growth window.
  • Tropical Feels: Despises high humidity. Demands dry ambient air and maximum ventilation to prevent skin rot.
  • Cosy Factor: Loves severe heat (18–32°C). Ensure she stays well above 12°C during cold winter periods.
  • Thirst: Extremely drought tolerant. Allow the entire container mix to dry 100% before watering, and skip it in winter.
  • Safety First: Danger & Toxic – produces a caustic white milky sap that can severely irritate eyes and skin. Keep away from pets.
  • The Bedding: An ultra-gritty, fast-draining substrate mix consisting heavily of perlite, grit, coarse sand, and minimal topsoil.
  • Family Tree: Propagated from stem segments—the cuttings must be carefully dried and calloused for weeks before planting.
  • Space Needs: Growth is strictly vertical, turning her into a magnificent, space-saving living column.
  • Speed: A patient, slow-moving giant that builds durable trunk muscle over decades.
  • Uninvited Guests: Check along her ridged corners periodically for scale insects or mealybugs.
  • Moving Day: Use heavy blankets or thick leather gloves when handling. Repot only every 3–4 years in a heavy clay container.
  • Haircut: No pruning required; her natural tall symmetry is her best architectural asset.
  • Fresh Air: A powerful structural oxygenator that handles parched indoor rooms with zero complaints.
  • Plant Lore: In its native landscape, mature specimens grow into massive candelabra trees that host entire bird communities.
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