African Milk Tree
African Milk Tree
African Milk Tree
African Milk Tree
African Milk Tree
African Milk Tree
African Milk Tree
African Milk Tree
African Milk Tree
African Milk Tree
African Milk Tree
African Milk Tree

African Milk Tree

$12.99
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Make a bold, architectural statement with the African Milk Tree. This striking succulent is a masterclass in vertical design, featuring sturdy, three-sided emerald stems that rise in a dramatic, candelabra-like silhouette. Its ridged edges are artfully decorated with pairs of sharp, mahogany-colored spines and a lush fringe of delicate, teardrop-shaped leaves that bring a surprising softness to its rugged form. Whether you choose the classic deep-green variety with its pale, V-shaped marbling or the 'Rubra' with its fiery burgundy flushes, this towering "living pillar" adds a sophisticated, exotic energy to any sun-drenched corner. 
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Difficulty:

Easy

Water:

Low

Humidity:

20% – 40%

Pet Friendly:

Toxic To Cats And Dogs

Light:

Bright Indirect Light

Plant Information

Common Names:

African Milk Tree, Cathedral Cactus, Abyssinian Euphorbia, Friendship Cactus, Good Luck Cactus, Candelabra Cactus

Scientific Name:

Euphorbia trigona

Country Of Origin

West Africa (specifically Gabon to Malawi)

Growth Rate:

Fast

Soil Type:

Well-draining cactus or succulent mix (sandy, gritty, and sharply draining)

Fertilize:

Monthly

Remember to only fertilize during their active growing season.
Care Guide

Common Pests

Mealybugs

Mealybugs

What To Look For: White, cottony or waxy masses on stems, leaf axils, underside of leaves. Sticky honeydew, sooty mold growth, yellowing or dropping leaves.

How To Treat: Use a cotton swab dipped in rubbing alcohol to dab and remove visible bugs. Wash leaves and stems with gentle soapy water. In heavy infestations, consider removing very affected stems/leaves or, in the worst case, replacing the plant.

Spider Mites

Spider Mites

What To Look For: Very fine webbing under leaves or between stems and leaves (especially in dry indoor air). Leaves may appear stippled (tiny yellow or white dots) or dusty; they may turn yellow, brown or drop. When you tap a leaf onto white paper, you might see tiny moving specks. (Often too small to see easily)

How To Treat: Increase humidity around the plant (since mites thrive in dry air). Spray plant thoroughly (both sides of leaves) with insecticidal soap or a miticide/plant-safe oil; repeat every few days. In heavy infestations, consider removing severely affected sections; isolate the plant.

Scale Insects

Scale Insects

What To Look For: Small oval or round bumps on stems or leaves; they may look like part of the plant. Sticky residue/honeydew, sooty mold. Yellowing leaves, leaf drop, and decline in plant vigour.

How To Treat: Physically scrape or wipe off scale insects when you see them; use your fingernail or a soft brush. Use horticultural/plant-safe oils or insecticidal soap when the crawler stage is active. Re-inspect regularly because scale eggs and crawlers can hide under shells.

Aphids

Aphids

What To Look For: Small soft-bodied insects (green, yellow, black or orange) usually congregating on new growth, stems or leaf undersides. Sticky residue (“honeydew”) on leaves or nearby surfaces, sometimes with sooty mold developing on it. Distorted or curling leaves, wilting, slow growth.

How To Treat: Isolate the infested plant to prevent spread. Blast with water to dislodge many adults, especially on newer growth. Use insecticidal soap, making sure to cover the leaf underside and new growth. Repeat treatments every 7 days or so until no new signs appear. (Since they reproduce quickly)