African Milk Tree, Euphorbia Trigona Rubra
Botanical Name: Euphorbia trigona 'Rubra'
Common Names: African Milk Tree
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About
Add some quirky color and whimsy to your home with the African Milk Tree. Also known as the Euphorbia Trigona Rubra, this cactus plant features a feint reddish hue. Perfect for any plant parent looking to add some personality to their collection.
Care Guide
Light Requirements
Prefers bright direct light. Tolerates bright indirect light. Growth will slow in lower light conditions.
Artificial Light
Direct Sun
Water Needs
Prefers to dry out. Tolerates drought. Will not tolerate excessive watering and can succumb to rot easily.
Infrequent
Frequent
Soil Preference
Prefers a well draining soil mix that doesn’t retain much water. Sand, pumice, and perlite are key components. This combination ensures stability, access to water when they need it, and consistent access to oxygen.
Moisture Retention
Fast Drying
Retentive
Drainage Speed
Slow
Fast
