How to Care for Euphorbia trigona (African milk tree)

Korean name: 유포르비아 트리고나

Euphorbia trigona is a succulent plant with triangular stems that grow upright, commonly grown as an ornamental indoor plant. Its narrow leaves grow along the stems. It is drought-tolerant and requires minimal care.

Key facts

• Category: Succulent
• Family: Euphorbiaceae
• Difficulty: Easy
• Where to keep: indoors
• Native to: Central Africa
• Growth rate: Moderate
• Pets: Toxic, so keep it well away from pets and children.
• Traits: succulent, beginner friendly, drought tolerant, ornamental
• Also known as: African milk tree, Cathedral cactus

Care Guide

• Light: Prefers bright, indirect light.
• Watering: Water thoroughly after the soil is completely dry.
• Soil: Well-draining succulent soil is recommended.
• Humidity: Tolerant to normal indoor humidity.
• Temperature: 15~30°C
• Fertilizer: Apply diluted liquid fertilizer once a month during the growing season.

Common questions

How often should you water Euphorbia trigona?

Water thoroughly after the soil is completely dry. Roughly every 14 days is the baseline; adjust for the season and the spot it sits in.

Where should you keep Euphorbia trigona?

It likes Prefers bright, indirect light.. You can grow it indoors. Use Well-draining succulent soil is recommended..

Is Euphorbia trigona safe around pets?

Toxic, so keep it well away from pets and children.

Is Euphorbia trigona good for beginners?

Difficulty: Easy. It is forgiving enough for a first plant. Keep it around 15~30°C. Humidity: Tolerant to normal indoor humidity.. Fertilise Apply diluted liquid fertilizer once a month during the growing season..