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African Milk Tree

Euphorbia Trigona

Original price was: £34.99.Current price is: £29.99.

Native to Central Africa, the African Milk Tree (Euphorbia Trigona) is a perfect addition for those wanting a natural showstopper in their home! With triangular stems and deep green ridges, this exotic houseplant can bring a touch of the desert to any room or conservatory.

Did you know this succulent is an easy-care plant? Be sure to keep this houseplant near a sunny window, house it in loamy well-draining soil, and only water once a month. This will help keep your African Milk Tree happy and healthy!

 

 

Plant Height: 70cm Pot Size: 17cm

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Rita Hendley
07:28 17 Jan 25
Plant arrived in immaculate condition and looks very lovely in our new room. Very pleased with Oxyplants :) thank you
jill whitehouse
18:31 16 Jan 25
Bought the plant and pot for my son’s new house. I haven’t seen it yet only a photograph but it looks in very good condition. I was worried about transit but it arrived all in one piece.
Patricia Porceanu
19:58 11 Jan 25
Highly recommended for buying plants! I'm happy with how the plants are, and they were delivered. I will buy again from them.
Kim Crosby
19:28 10 Jan 25
I ordered a peace lily (between 50-70cm) with a pot for my cousin who had lost his beautiful mother. He loved it. Thank you.
Jane Haynes
11:02 31 Dec 24
I ordered an artificial bonsai for my son who fails to keep real plants alive. It arrived in time and was so beautifully packaged I did think for a moment that I'd made a mistake and bought a real one! He is delighted with it. I wouldn't hesitate to order again.
Julie Woodrow
14:07 22 Dec 24
I recently purchased, at short notice, a Kentia Palm for my mum's birthday. The whole process, from ordering to delivery, was superb. Friendly, efficient communications with the Company, speedy delivery, excellent packaging and a gorgeous plant.Mum was super stoked🙂.I will use this Company again.Thank you.
Abhishek Agarwal
22:03 12 Dec 24
Very efficient customer service who make a good effort to help out with your query. The plants and pots arrived safely and looked wonderfully fresh ! Will be using them again.
fuzzy pete
09:45 10 Dec 24
GOOD HEALTHY PLANT WHICH WAS WELL PACKED I AM VERY PLEASED WITH IT
Donna Smith
20:49 05 Dec 24
Arrived,on time.very healthy,just needed a drink,and a nice spot.Beautiful plants
Carl Brady
18:33 04 Dec 24
Quick delivery, plant really healthy & packed very well. Great service.Thank you
Edyta Piotrowska
14:57 04 Dec 24
I am very happy with my lucky bamboo! It was delivered in perfect condition in a white pot as I requested.
Duncan
12:38 30 Nov 24
I ordered a Kentia Palm from Oxy-Plants. I chose Oxy because they were by fair the best value for money and the most efficient in processing and delivering my new plant baby. I ordered on the Thursday and it arrives on the Monday.I was half expecting the plant to be dehydrated or lost its zest for life. HOWEVER, I couldn't have been more wrong; dark healthy green leaves, beautiful shape to the body of the plant and all planted in a fairly moist post of potting compost.Wrll done Oxy, you've got a customer for life in me now! 😁
Mariia Satsiuk
13:29 22 Nov 24
Denise Thomas
08:11 22 Nov 24
I ordered a long stemmed bamboo and I am so pleased. It got delivered promptly with it being packaged so lovingly so it wouldn't get damaged. You don't often see attention to detail like that any more The plant arrived strong and healthy looking. . Going to order more
Chris Adams
09:28 18 Nov 24
Very quick with responding to any problems, plants arrived healthy and well packed, unfortunately one large pot was broken in transit, but this was very quickly sorted out by Marika and a new pot sent out, I would highly recommend oxy plants.
Ibolya Taligas
12:11 17 Nov 24
It's the first time that I shopped for indoor plants at Oxy-Plants and I'm thrilled with my purchase . Both the money tree and kentia palm arrived in a huge box, very well packed. They even arranged the delivery for my preferred day. The plants look strong and healthy and they were very well priced as well. Highly recommend this very friendly small business!
Paul Wilson
13:55 15 Nov 24
Really pleased with my purchase which arrived in a timely manner. Great value for money too.
Julie Baldwin
18:47 12 Nov 24
The plants I ordered arrived promptly and in great condition, they were bigger than I expected too!
Breaze Openshaw
10:25 05 Nov 24
Exactly like I ordered, it's a very cute little lucky bamboo plant. In the cutest pot, still very green and lush. I was away when it arrived, but is absolutely perfect. Thank you! Definitely recommend
Louise A
15:29 02 Nov 24
Really good quality plant. Arrived quickly and was well packaged. Would definitely buy again.
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How To Care For African Milk Tree

Water your African Milk Tree roughly once a month, or when the top half (to all) your soil has dried through. If you’re struggling to gauge this, be sure to use the “thumb trick”. Pop your thumb into the soil to see if it is dry, or moist.

Be sure to place your African Milk Tree in a spot with plenty of sun and and warmth. A spot near a living room or bedroom window would be perfect.

There’s no need to worry about humidity with this succulent. If you’re misting your other houseplants, it’s best to give this one a miss!

The African Milk Tree loves a well-draining, loamy soil. Try to keep your soil a neutral pH as well.

As your Milk Tree may flower, it’s always helpful to use a little fertiliser during the growing season. Make sure you invest in some Miracle-Gro Succulent Plantfood, or cactus potting mix.

African Milk Trees are naturally resistant to most pests and bugs. However, watch out for spider mites and mealybugs. If your plant comes into contact with any, use some of our natural neem oil to treat.

Consider repotting your African Milk Tree once a year. Every time you do it, it’s wise to buy a plant pot 1-2 cm’s larger. This should help to give some growing room!

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About African Milk Tree

Are you looking top bring a touch of the desert into your home? The African Milk Tree makes a great addition to any living room, conservatory, or room with plenty of sunlight over the course of the day. This cacti certainly provides something exotic and sharp to look at!

The African Milk Tree has evolved to be one of the hardiest plants on earth! In order to survive the arid conditions of the desert, this cactus has evolved to maximise water intake. It’s needle-like thorns and deep ridges are designed to funnel water down to its roots, where it can store this in its thick, green stem. With this in mind, the African Milk Tree is definitely one of our easy-care houseplants. It’ll make a perfect gift for beginner gardeners and the not so green-fingered. If it can manage in the desert, it’ll love your home!

The African Milk Tree really thrives in the hot climate of the Central African Deserts. Be sure to place your succulent in the warmest rooms in your house, near a window. Whatever you do, don’t keep your Milk Tree in your garden, as it is unlikely to survive outside during a British Winter. It may be a hardy houseplant, but it’ll be wishing for a plane ticket home in a dark, cold, and rainy conditions!

Not only will the African Milk Tree retain its deep green colour all year round, but it will grow exponentially during the growing season. During hot summers, your Milk Tree may even bloom , delicate white flowers. That’s definitely something to watch out for!

Caution: the African Milk Tree is a cactus and does have spiky thorns. It is also toxic to pets and humans. As such, it may be unsuitable for a home with adventurous toddlers and furry friends!

 

Please note: this plant comes in a plastic nursery pot. Browse our entire range of plant pots to add that extra charm and character to your home.

Botanical Name
Euphorbia Trigona
Nicknames
African Milk Tree, Cathedral Cactus, Friendship Cactus
Air Purification Qualities
N/A
Child & Pet Safe?
Toxic to pets and humans
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Next Day Delivery Available*
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