Euphorbia Acrurensis 17cm

🌵 Euphorbia acrurensis Care Guide

The Euphorbia acrurensis — often called the Desert Candle Euphorbia — is a tall, architectural succulent with ribbed, upright stems and a striking candelabra shape. Dramatic, minimal, and incredibly hardy, it’s perfect for adding height and desert style to your indoor plant collection.

☀️ Light

• Thrives in bright, indirect light to full sun

• Indoors: best near a south or west-facing window

• Can handle strong light once acclimated

• Low light = stretching and weak growth

💧 Water

• Water sparingly

• Allow soil to dry completely between waterings

• Spring–summer: every 2–3 weeks

• Autumn–winter: every 4–6 weeks

• Use a gritty, fast-draining cactus mix

🌡️ Temperature

• Ideal range: 18–30°C

• Keep above 12°C

• Not frost tolerant — protect from cold drafts

🌫️ Humidity

• Prefers dry air

• No misting needed

• High humidity can encourage rot

🍽️ Feeding

• Feed lightly every 6–8 weeks in spring and summer

• Use a cactus/succulent fertilizer

• No feeding in winter

🌱 Growth Tips

• Upright, sculptural, and fast-growing in good light

• Handle with care — contains a toxic milky sap (latex)

• Repot every 2–3 years into a slightly larger pot

• Keep away from pets and children due to sap

💡 Big Plant Lad Wisdom

The Euphorbia acrurensis is bold, modern, and almost indestructible — a tall, sculptural succulent that brings serious desert energy to any room. Perfect for bright spaces, minimal interiors, or anyone who loves dramatic low-maintenance plants. 🌵✨💚