Details: Plant Info: Similar in appearance to ocean coral, the Coral Cactus, Euphorbia lactea 'Cristata', is actually two plants in one. Here's how to care for this unusual beauty. The Coral Cactus is not really a cactus, but two succulent plants joined together to form a beautiful “Franken-plant.' Fan-shaped Eurphorbia lactea is typically grafted on top of a Euphorbia neriifolia or a cactus root stock. The showy part of the plant, the section that resembles coral, is called the crest, and is the result of a rare mutation in Euphorbia lactea favored by horticulturists who mass produce these plants for sale. care: Indoors it will do best near the brightest window in your home. Water your plant by using a watering can; misting it will not give the roots the moisture they need. Pour water at the stem of the plant, and continue until water drains out of the bottom of your planter.
