Euphorbia trigona 'Rubra'
Native range: Species from central Africa
Known names: African Milk Tree, Cathedral Cactus
Hardiness: Best kept above 55°F
Mature Size: ~8' Tall, ~4" Wide
Light: Bright direct sun, as bright as possible but best to avoid hot afternoon sun.
Water: Water when soil is completely dry. Much less in winter time.
Soil: Succulent-style mix
Dormancy Period: N/A
Pet-Safe: No
Plant Size: 2.5" Pot, shipped semi-bare root.
 
Sap can be toxic and irritating.
 
'Rubra' is distinguished by producing reddish/burgundy stems and leaves. Color intensifies with more light.
Triangular shaped stems with upright, branching growth habit. Teardrop-shaped leaves appear with new growth and eventually drops either with winter or with age if winter is not cool enough. Thorny.