Christmas Candle
Also known as
Devil's Backbone and Dwarf Red Bird Cactus
Taxonomy
Euphorbia tithymaloides 'Nana'
Euphorbia
Euphorbiaceae
Malpighiales

How to care for Christmas Candle

How often to water your Christmas Candle

every 12
Christmas Candle needs 0.5 cups of water every 12 when it doesnāt get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot located in Houston, Texas.
Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Water 0.5 cups every
12

Check the growing potential in your area
A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.
Houston, Texas
93% High

Growing Christmas Candle in Houston right now
Plant growth potential is currently very high š
June 26th, 2022
Sunlight intensity as measured by ānet radiationā in Houston is currently very high š. The plant growth potential in your area is currently at its peak! šæ
The availability of high quality sunlightā¦
Sunlight will increase by 0.9% āļø
June 26th, 2022
Houston is trending towards greater sunlight intensity!
The amount of sunlight in Houston is expected to increase by 0.9% over the next 2 weeks to an average of 20.5 megajoules of energy per m2 peā¦
Daylight will increase by 0.2 hours š
June 26th, 2022
This month, Houston is getting an average of 11.0 hours of clear sky sunlight per day.
Hours of daylight will increase by 1.3% over the next two weeks. Your plants will get 13.8 total hours of dayā¦
Finding light for Christmas Candle in your home

a window
Christmas Candle love being close to bright, sunny windows š.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth during this time of higher sunlight intensity in Houston, Texas āļø.
This is a great time to watch your Christmas Candle thrive šæ!

How to fertilize Christmas Candle

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil itās likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Christmas Candle after it doubles in size or once a yearāwhichever comes first.
When to repot Christmas Candle
Is this a good time of year to repot? Yes! šŖ“
June 22nd, 2022
The growing potential in Houston is high š.
It's best to repot plants during their active growing periods when they have the energy to re-establish their roots! This is a great time to repot any pā¦

Christmas Candle thrives in dry soil and should be watered sparingly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Sunlight Needs
Christmas Candle requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive šŖ. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home š”.
Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plantās toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, itās always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control atĀ US (800) 222-1222.Ā If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA atĀ US (888) 426-4435.
Humidity
Christmas Candle prefers dry environments. Providing extra humidity or misting your plant allows water to linger on leaves, which can create the perfect environment for harmful types of fungi.
Soil
Christmas Candle is very sensitive to wet soil, so choose a potting soil that drains very well and doesnāt retain too much moisture. A good soil will have lots of perlite or vermiculite for drainage and some organic matter for nutrition. A few handfuls of perlite added to regular store-bought cactus soil will do the trick!
Fertilizer
Christmas Candle grows very slowly and doesnāt require added fertilizer. Replacing your plantās potting soil once a year should provide them with more than enough nutrition. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!
Dormancy
Itās common for Christmas Candle to go dormant in the wintertime and you may notice their growth slow down. Waterings should be spaced out more during this time.
Native Region
Christmas Candle is native to Worldwide.
Care Summary for Christmas Candle
Christmas Candle
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 12 days

< 1ft from a window

Repot after 2x growth
Based on your location in Houston, Texas, the 4ā pot your plant is in, and that it doesnāt get direct sunlight.
