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African Milk Tree

African Milk Tree

Regular price $199
Regular price Sale price $199
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Color: Black
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Meet the African Milk Tree (Euphorbia trigona 'Rubra')! This dramatic, low-maintenance succulent has vibrant reddish-purple stems and leaves that are impossible to ignore. Known for its upright, candelabra-like growth that can reach up to 6 feet indoors, this plant is perfect for those who want a splash of color or architectural interest in their collection. 

  • Each plant is unique; size and shape fluctuate by season so all measurements are shown as a range
  • Large plant measures between 20-22" tall from the soil line to the top of the foliage
  • Arrives in a nursery grow pot nestled in your planter choice
  • If you purchase a large plant with a planter, the planter will ship separately
  • Large plants require less frequent waterings due to their higher volume of soil

Care Guide

African Milk Tree Central Africa
Plant Care
  • Thrives in bright direct light, but can tolerate bright indirect light.
  • Water every 2-3 weeks in direct light, allowing soil to dry out between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light.
  • The African Milk Tree may have spiky edges and a tall, column-like shape, but it’s a succulent, not a cactus. The key difference? Unlike cacti, it doesn't grow areoles (those little bump-like structures where spines emerge), proving looks can be deceiving!
Sad Plant Signs
  • Wrinkled, dry potting mix:

Thirsty plant, underwatered

  • Blanched center:

Needs more sunlight

  • Yellowing stems, wet potting mix:

Root rot, overwatered

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