How to prune candelabra euphorbia

Spring, at the start of the growing season. Using gloves and eye protection, cut a stem back to a lateral branch or the main trunk using a sharp clean blade. Allow the latex to stop flowing, then let the wound callous in a dry location for several days before watering.

Rarely — only to remove damaged growth or manage size; once a year at most. Candelabra Euphorbia requires very little pruning indoors. Remove dead, damaged, or diseased stems as needed. If size control is necessary, trim a branch back to a junction point in spring — always wear gloves and eye protection because the latex sap is a severe skin and eye irritant. This plant grows slowly indoors.

Using gloves and eye protection, cut a stem back to a lateral branch or the main trunk using a sharp clean blade. Allow the latex to stop flowing, then let the wound callous in a dry location for several days before watering.