Euphorbia trigona growing shrub succulent of the genus Euphorbia also known as African Milk Tree, Euphorbia trigona perennial evergreen used as ornamental drought tolerant plant, can grow in subtropics, desert or mediterranean climate and growing in hardiness zone 10-12.
Stem color can be: green or purple, stem erect.
Euphorbia trigona flowers
Leaves color green, orange, red or purple in linear shape next to each leaf there is spine
Flower color yellow-green with 5 petals.
Euphorbia trigona for sale – Seeds or Plants to Buy
Requirements for Euphorbia trigona growing and care:
Well-drained soil, frost free
What is the best way to start growing?
Plant / Seed / Vegetative reproduction
Is it necessary to use vegetative reproduction?
No
Difficulties or problems when growing:
Poisonous
Recommended planting season?
Spring, summer, autumn
Pests and diseases:
Slugs, snails
Pruning season:
All year
How to prune:
Just for design
Size of the plant?
0.3-3 m, 1-10 feet
Growth speed in optimal condition:
Slow growing
Water requirement:
Small amount of water
Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Full Sun / Half Shade
Is it possible to grow as houseplant?
No
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes
Blooming information
Bloom season:
Spring
General information about the flower:
Yellow-green with 5 petals
Scientific name:
Euphorbia trigona
