

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 New York.
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.
New York, New York
32% Very Low

Growing Christmas Candle in New York right now
Plant growth potential is currently low š
February 9th, 2023
Sunlight intensity as measured by ānet radiationā in New York is currently low š.
The availability of high quality sunlight in your home impacts ability for plants to thrive and is key in determinā¦
Sunlight will increase by 47.3% āļø
February 9th, 2023
New York is trending towards greater sunlight intensity!
The amount of sunlight in New York is expected to increase by 47.3% over the next 2 weeks to an average of 10.1 megajoules of energy per m2ā¦
Daylight will increase by 1.3 hours š
February 8th, 2023
This month, New York is getting an average of 6.8 hours of clear sky sunlight per day.
Hours of daylight will increase by 14.2% over the next two weeks. Your plants will get 10.7 total hours of daā¦
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 ensure it receives enough light to survive during this time of reduced sunlight intensity in New York ā .
Christmas Candle does not tolerate low-light š«.

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? No ā³
February 8th, 2023
The growing potential in New York is low š.
Repotting in late fall or winter when the day lengths are shorter can be very stressful for a plant and cause it to go into shock.
It's best to repoā¦

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 New York, the 4ā pot your plant is in, and that it doesnāt get direct sunlight.
