Euphorbia Rubra or the African Milk Succulent is a spiny, succulent tree with angled, segmented branches. It has an upright stem and number of branches that also grow upward. The stem and branches can have two or three sides. The stem itself is dark green with V-shaped dark red patterns. The leaves are often darker red in this plant and the stems greener for a lovely bicolored look. The stems can be flecked red to magenta. Some leaves may become rich magenta-red.
If you like to grow cacti, the River Euphorbia will fit into your collection with ease.
Be wary of their formidable thorns!
Dimensions of Potted Plant: L x B x H ~ 3" x 3" x 6"
Growth Medium: Cocopeat
Pot Description: Round Plastic Pot
How to grow Euphorbia Cactus Plants
Top tip to grow Euphorbia succulents - the more the sun, the rosier the colour, the happier the plant.
Light: Sunlit with 3-4 hours of direct sunlight daily
Water: Once in 10 days.
Keep away from exposure to rain
Feed: Generally not required unless plant is growing actively
Native Region
Central Africa
Common Names
Euphorbia, African Milk Tree, Candelabra Cactus 'Rubra'
Botanical Name
Euphorbia Triangularis, Euphorbia Trigona
Family
Euphorbiaceae
