mottled spurge

Mottled spurge needs regular watering to thrive. Water when the top 1-2 inches of soil feels dry. However, make sure not to overwater as mottled spurge can suffer from root rot if too much water is used. Check the soil's moisture content every few days in warmer months, and every 1 to 2 weeks in cooler months. Provide water until it is seen flowing out of the drainage hole at the base of the pot. Drain any excess water that remains in the dish after 5 minutes to prevent the roots from overwatering.

Mottled Spurge (Euphorbia lactea 'White Ghost') can thrive in bright, indirect sunlight. It prefers a sunny location that gets several hours of sunlight a day, but it is particularly sensitive to direct, intense sunlight and can easily be burned by too much exposure. Place the plant where it will get morning sun and afternoon shade or dappled shade during midday. Its ideal location would be 1 that gets 5 or more hours of bright light each day.

Hardiness zone 10–11.

Mottled spurge (Euphorbia lactea 'White Ghost') is a fast-growing plant that should be pruned regularly to promote fuller, healthier growth. Prune this plant in late winter to early spring (March to April) by removing a quarter to a third of the tallest growth. This will cause the plant to branch out and fill in the remaining gaps, creating a bushier look. Prune any new growth, as needed, throughout the growing season, by cutting back each stem to encourage side-shooting and to shape the bush. In the fall, trim back the stubbornly upright stems to improve its overall appearance. Always use sharp, clean pruning shears and sterilize them between cuts to avoid transferring any diseases to the plant.

Cutting, Grafting Propagation, Air Layering Propagation, Division, Seed Propagation