African Milk Tree is a pretty succulent flaunting white-pink leaves arranged in a beautiful pattern. It is easy to care and makes a great addition to indoor succulent garden.
Botanical Name: Euphorbia Trigona
Other Names: Cathedral cactus, Abyssinian euphorbia, and High chaparall
Growing Season: Throughout the year
Ideal Temperature: 10-30°C
Uses: Great houseplant for ornamental purpose.
Difficulty Level: Easy
How to Grow – Quick View
- Succulent soil
- 3-4 hours of partial sun
- Water only when soil feels dry on touch
- Use succulent fertilizer
What to Do After Getting the Package?
- Take a knife and carefully cut the tape to unbox the live plant.
- Gently remove the plant from the package.
- Place the plant where it can receive bright, indirect sunlight regularly.
How to Care for African Milk Tree?
Sunlight: African Milk Tree needs 3-4 hours of bright, indirect sunlight daily to do thrive well. South-facing windows and shaded balconies are good locations for the plant.
Watering: Being a succulent, African Milk Tree has low watering needs and can easily tolerate underwatering. Watering once a week will be good for the plant.
Soil: A succulent potting mix with good drainage and aeration is a perfect growing medium for African Milk Tree. You can also prepare it at home by combining two parts of potting soil with one part each of perlite and sand.
Fertilizer: Use a succulent fertilizer to provide necessary nutrients to your plant and encourage growth.
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