Euphorbia Trigona / African Milk tree

Euphorbia Trigona or African Milk tree is a tender, slow-growing architectural, succulent shrub producing very upright stems and branches to 1.8m (6ft) high.

It thrives in full sun to partial shade conditions. However, it's important to acclimate the plant gradually to direct sunlight to avoid sunburn. Temperature and Humidity: The Euphorbia trigona prefers warm temperatures between 18°C and 24°C (65°F and 75°F).

Toxicity:

Skin irritation

• The plant's milky white sap can cause skin irritation, rashes, or blistering if it touches the skin.

Ingestion

• The sap is harmful if ingested, so the plant should be kept out of reach of children and pets. If swallowed, seek medical attention immediately.

Eye irritation

• If the sap gets into the eyes, it can cause burning pain, photophobia, and lacrimation. Visual acuity may be mildly reduced at first, but could worsen the following day

The plant comes in a 12cm diameter nursery pot. Approx height of this plant is 30cm.

2 colours available, Rubra or dark red leaves or Green