Euphorbia trigona Rubra (also called Red African Milk Tree) may be the plant for you if you want easy to care. This succulent/cactus features a series of thick reddish-purple stems that store moisture. This helps it to survive if you forget to water it for a few weeks. It grows upright, so you can enjoy it in relatively narrow spaces like bright corners.
Zones 10 - 11. Euphorbias can be adapted to tolerating higher levels of direct sunlight but it will take some training before it would be happy to tolerate full sun on a window sill all day. Bright indirect to direct light. Protect from hot afternoon sun. Let dry slightly between watering. Decrease watering significantly in winter.
15’ tall in the wild - much smaller in a pot in your home.
TOXIC. Keep away from children and pets. The milky white sap is irritating to skin and mucous membranes and can cause multiple serious issues.
Plant size and shape may differ from what is pictured.
For mail orders: Plants may go through shock during shipping. Upon arrival, take the plant out and water it thoroughly. If you are not satisfied with your purchase, please notify us via email at sales@amgardens.com and include a photo(s) within 24 hours of plant arrival.
For in store purchases: If you are not satisfied with your purchase, please call us at 423-870-5000 or return the plant in its original pot/condition within 3 days. Trees and shrubs have a 1 year warranty (exceptions may apply), but we highly encourage you to give us a call or email if you notice issues with your plant. We'd love to help you figure out what's wrong and save your plant!
Orders are shipped on Wednesdays and Thursdays; if your order is placed on a Wednesday, it may not ship until the following Wednesday. During peak season there may be delays in shipping. If it is too hot or cold, we suggest ordering during milder months to ensure plants arrive in best condition.