Outdoor, full sun
Snowflake
AED 44each, 50-60 cm
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- Snowflake, 50-60 cm × 1
- AED 44
- Total
- AED 44
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About this plant
Euphorbia leucocephala, 50 to 60 cm, a shrub covered in tiny white bracts in the cooler months. It needs full sun and little water.
Snowflake (Euphorbia leucocephala), also called white lace euphorbia or pascuita, is a shrub native to Central America and Mexico. For most of the year it is a leafy green bush, but in the cooler months it becomes covered in masses of small white bracts around tiny flowers, giving a soft, snowy look. Like other euphorbias, it has a milky sap.
It suits Dubai well. It tolerates full sun, heat and dry spells once established, and the main display usually comes in the cooler months, from late autumn into winter, as days shorten. It dislikes soggy soil, and plants in too much shade flower poorly. The sap can irritate skin and eyes, so wear gloves when pruning.
It works as a flowering shrub in villa garden beds, along boundary walls, in mixed borders and in large containers on sunny terraces. We offer it at 50–60 cm.
- Sizes
- 50 cm
- Watering
- Every 2–3 days in summer, weekly in winter; let the topsoil dry between waterings
Why people love it
- Clouds of tiny white flowers cover the shrub in season.
- It makes a light, airy hedge or border.
- A quick tidy after flowering keeps it tight and rounded.
Light
Full sun
AC
Keep it 1 metre from vents
Pets
Not listed in the ASPCA database (checked under Snowflake, White Lace Euphorbia, Pascuita and Euphorbia leucocephala). Check with your vet if you have pets. Its milky sap can irritate skin and eyes, and the ASPCA lists some other euphorbias as toxic.
Worth knowing
- The ASPCA does not list it, so check with a vet if you have pets.
- Milky euphorbia sap can irritate skin and eyes.
- Fine foliage drops if the bed dries out in July.
- Flowers pause when it is stressed.
Why Green Beetle, Not a Nursery
What changes when you buy here instead of collecting from a nursery.
| Compare | Plant Nursery | Green Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Plant quality | Grown outdoors, stressed indoors | Acclimatized for Dubai interiors |
| Before dispatch | Not checked | Checked for damage |
| Repotting | Needed straight away | Fresh soil, not needed |
| Delivery | You collect | Delivered, packed properly |
| After-care | None | WhatsApp help from our team |
Questions about Snowflake? Talk to our team.
Care Guide for Dubai Homes
How to keep Snowflake healthy through the Dubai year.
Light
Full sun. Keep it out of harsh direct afternoon sun in summer.
Watering
Every 2–3 days in summer, weekly in winter; let the topsoil dry between waterings. Water when the top 2 to 3 cm of soil feels dry, empty the saucer afterwards, and check the soil before you water: AC slows how fast the plant uses water.
Care notes
Soil: well-draining sandy or loamy soil. Feeding: a balanced fertilizer in spring and early autumn. Common mistake: heavy pruning in autumn, which removes the coming winter display. Where it works: villa garden beds, boundary walls, mixed borders and sunny terrace containers.
AC and air flow
Keep it at least 1 metre from AC vents. Cold air blowing straight onto the leaves dries the edges.
Cleaning the leaves
Dust settles quickly in Dubai homes. Wipe the leaves with a damp cloth every few weeks so they keep taking in light.
Feeding and repotting
Feed once a month from March to October. Repot every 2 years into a pot one size up, or book a Plant Doctor visit and we do it for you.
Pets
Not listed in the ASPCA database (checked under Snowflake, White Lace Euphorbia, Pascuita and Euphorbia leucocephala). Check with your vet if you have pets. Its milky sap can irritate skin and eyes, and the ASPCA lists some other euphorbias as toxic.
Need Help Later On?
Book a Plant Doctor visit: our team checks the plant, changes the soil, feeds, prunes and cleans it, and shows you how to keep it healthy.
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Snowflake FAQs
When does Snowflake flower in Dubai?
The white display usually comes in the cooler months, from late autumn into winter.
Is it drought tolerant?
Yes, once established it handles dry spells well. Avoid soggy soil.
How big does it grow?
It can reach about 1.5–2 m as a shrub, and it can be kept smaller with pruning after flowering.
Is it toxic to pets?
It is not listed in the ASPCA database, but its milky sap is an irritant. Check with your vet if you have pets.
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