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Cathedral Cactus

Euphorbia Trigona

Original price was: £14.99.Current price is: £9.99.

The Cathedral Cactus (“Euphorbia Trigona”) is perfect for those who want a desert twist for their home or workspace. This easy-care plant loves brightly lit spots, like a windowsill or conservatory. Just make sure it’s warm!

Plant Height: 30-40cm Pot Size: 12cm

Melanie Craig
09:52 26 Jan 25
I ordered a dark leaf snake plant. And it's absolutely lovely healthy plant. It arrived well packed, in perfect condition and very quickly. I will definitely be ordering again. Thank you.
Jenny Angliss
13:49 24 Jan 25
I bought a plant for my daughter. It arrived at her home looking very healthy and exactly as described/depicted on the website. Really good value for money as well. Thank you.
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!
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How To Care For Cathedral Cactus

Be sure to water this cactus plant once a month, or when he top half of the soil feels dry. If you’re struggling to gauge this, you can always use the “thumb trick”. Pop your thumb into the soil to see if it is dry, or moist.

Be sure to place your cactus plant 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!

This African cactus plant loves a well-draining, loamy soil. Try to keep your soil a neutral pH as well. Have you seen our brand new soil substrates? We recommend using vermiculite in this potting mix.

Did you know your cactus may even flower? If you want this to happen, 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.

If using fertiliser is new to you, read our “How to Fertilise Your Houseplant” page!

These cactus plants 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. If you think your plant is suffering from Pests and Infections, then take a look at our pests and diseases guide!

Consider repotting your African Cactus Plant 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. If you’re at a loose end and wondering how to repot, then take a look at our repotting guide. It has all the information you’ll need!

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About Cathedral Cactus

Looking to bring a desert twist into your home? The Cathedral Cactus, sometimes called “Euphorbia Trigona”, is a plant native to the deserts of Central Africa. In more recent years, the Cathedral Cactus has found itself a new home sitting on windowsills and in greenhouses all across the UK! If you’re looking for a cactus plant without much threat of sharp, and prickly spines, then you should definitely consider one of these Cathedral Cactus Plants.

Believe it or not, the Cathedral Cactus is remarkably similar to the African Milk Tree. The main difference between the two is stem colour. Whilst the African Milk Tree can sometimes produce reddish looking stems, the Cathedral Cactus is a more traditional-looking green.

Like many cacti species, the Cathedral Cactus is one of the hardiest plants on earth. This plant’s needle-like thorns and triangular ridges are designed to funnel water down to its roots, making it a desert survival specialist! It even stores water in its thick, green stem. With this in mind, the Cathedral Cactus 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!

If you’re wondering how to care for your Cathedral Cactus, it’s plain and simple! Place your cactus in the sunniest spot you have in the house. A south-facing window would be perfect. Water this plant as little as possible (to avoid over-watering) and add a little bit of cactus fertiliser during the growing season. It may even bloom white flowers if you’re lucky!

Is this product not for you? Not to worry! Take a look at our (almost) Unkillable plants and our Best Large Houseplants pages. We also sell cheap houseplants under £20 as well!

Caution: the cathedral cactus is a cactus and may have spiky thorns. It is also toxic to pets and humans (contains latex). 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
Yes
Child & Pet Safe?
No – Toxic to pets and humans
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