This succulent shrub to small tree has upright triangular stems and branches in a candelabra-like habit.  It has small oblong dark green leaves towards the top of the new growth and the flowers are rarely seen.

Hardiness zones 9 to 11 

Euphorbia lactea is naturally found in the drier parts of India to Malaysia growing in an open sunny to semi shaded position on moderately fertile very well drained sandy soils.

The Candelabra Cactus is grown for its attractive stems and branches. It is planted in rockeries or small arid gardens as a specimen and used in patio pots in a sunny position. It is also used in succulent gardens establishing from division in 2 to 3 years and in cold climates it is grown in a glasshouse. ID 2035

Euphorbia (yoo-FOR-bee-uh) lactaea (LAK-tee-ah)

Euphorbiaceae (yoo-for-bee-AY-see-ee)
Spurge Family