Euphorbia Trigona

The Euphorbia originates in tropical and subtropical areas and has thousands of species. There are two features of the Euphorbia that include a poisonous white sap inside the stem as well as flowers that do to have petals or sepals. Many gardens have the Euphorbia Trigona, which is also known as the African Milk Tree. This plant has its name because of its origination. It comes from western Africa and can grow quite high. Many of these plants, also known as succulents, grow up to six feet tall. They are like a mix between a shrub and a tree. The plant has some very small flowers that have a yellow color. They are great house plants if placed near a window. However, they work well outdoors and even as a fence if pruned correctly.

Those who want to grow a Euphorbia Trigona should know how to properly care for it. These succulents need to be in a location that does not get too cold. The lowest temperature for these plants is 55°F (12°C). The plant should be in a sunny location that is also dry. It is not recommended to water this plant too often. In fact, it should only be watered once a week when it is warm and when it is cool, it only needs to be watered every two weeks. It is important to make sure the soil is dry before watering again. If at any point you are unsure about watering the Euphoria Trigona then you should not water it.

If you love your Euphorbia Trigona and want to grow more, then you can easily do this from cuttings. Simply take cuttings from the original plant and let it dry for several days. You will find that when you cut the "African Milk Tree" it will have a milky white sap. You can reduce the flow of this sap by placing the cutting under cold water. It is recommended to take the cuttings when the temperature is around 70°F.

Remember that the sap is poisonous so you do not want to touch it. Wrap the cuttings in newspaper and wear gloves to keep the sap off your hands. Use a small pot that fits the size of the cutting. You do not want to use a large pot because if there is too much soil it will stay wet longer, which could make the cutting rot.

If you want a beautiful plant that will grow tall and last for years, without too much maintenance, then you should consider the Euphorbia Trigona. These plants look similar to a cactus, but are not exactly the same. They come in green and red and are wonderful additions to any home or garden. Just remember, the plant is poisonous no matter what part you touch and could cause an allergic reaction by touching it, or even irritation. Therefore, these are plants that should be looked at and not touched!