African milk tree
Euphorbia trigona · Spurges · Spurge family
Also known as: Cathedral Cactus · Friendship Cactus · Abyssinian Euphorbia
Easy50–200cmNot pet-safe
African milk tree care at a glance
African milk tree (Euphorbia trigona) needs little water and prefers to grow in full sun. Ideal temperature: 15–27 °C.
- Water need
- Low
- Light
- Full sun
- Soil moisture
- Dry
- Nutrients
- Low
- Ideal temperature
- 15–27 °C
- Life cycle
- Perennial
Pests, Diseases & Toxicity on African milk tree
Possible pests on African milk tree include Mealybugs, Spider mites and Scale insects. A common disease is Root rot. African milk tree is highly toxic to cats, dogs and humans.
Pest
- Mealybugs Medium
- Spider mites Medium
- Scale insects Low
Disease
- Root rot High
Toxicity
- Diterpene-ester latex High
A baseline from curated sources, not a command. You decide in the end.
Frequently asked questions about African milk tree
- Which pests affect African milk tree?
- Possible pests on African milk tree include Mealybugs, Spider mites and Scale insects.
- Which diseases affect African milk tree?
- A common disease is Root rot.
- Is African milk tree toxic to cats and dogs?
- African milk tree is highly toxic to cats, dogs and humans.
- How much water does African milk tree need?
- African milk tree has a low water requirement.
- What light does African milk tree need?
- African milk tree prefers to grow in full sun.
- Is African milk tree frost-hardy?
- African milk tree is not frost-hardy. Its lower limit is around 5 °C.