COMMON NAME: Euphorbia

LIGHT: Bright indirect to partial direct sun

WATERING: Water when soil is about 3/4 of the way dry; in colder months, this may be less than once a month

SOIL: Well-draining cactus mix is best

FERTILIZING: Feed every 4–6 weeks during spring and summer with a cactus or succulent fertilizer

PRUNING: Prune carefully with gloves; remove damaged or leggy branches to shape the plant

EXTRA NOTES: Handle with care—milky sap can irritate skin and eyes

PET SAFE? Mild to moderately toxic

CHILD SAFE? Mild to moderately toxic

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