Euphorbia trigona ‘Green’

Euphorbia trigona, the African Milk Tree, is not a cactus despite its appearance. It is a succulent Euphorbia that produces tall, three-sided green stems lined with paired thorns and small, teardrop-shaped leaves along each ridge. It grows upright and columnar, branching with age into a candelabra-like form that can reach impressive heights indoors. It handles neglect, drought, and low humidity without complaint, making it one of the lowest-maintenance structural plants you can grow.

Origins
Native to dry tropical and subtropical regions of Central and West Africa, Euphorbia trigona grows in open, rocky habitats where it thrives in full sun and poor soils. The white latex sap is a characteristic of the genus and is irritating to skin and eyes.

Soil and Substrate
Our Desert Mix provides the fast-draining, gritty substrate this species requires.