African Milk Tree
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Also called African three-ribbed cactus, this Euphorbia is a spiny succulent with a very elegant demeanour, highlighted by the reddish hue of its leaves.
Indoors it helps to purify the air by eliminating toxins. On the patio it makes an excellent potted or container plant. It can be planted in rock gardens.
Use
Balcony & Courtyard, Singular, Low maintenance garden, Urban garden, Coastal garden, Baskets & Containers, Indoor Plant, Gravel Garden
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Foliage
| Foliage colour | Red, Green |
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Botanical information
| Botanical name | Euphorbia trigona rubra |
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| Other attributes | Thorny |
When to plant?
| Planting period | March, April, May, June, October, November, Spring |
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Where to plant?
| Type of use | Balcony & Courtyard, Singular, Low maintenance garden, Urban garden, Coastal garden, Baskets & Containers, Indoor Plant, Gravel Garden |
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| Exposure | Light, Sun |
| Soil type | Potting mix |
| Soil moisture | Well-drained |
| Hardiness | Half-hardy (0ºC) |
Care
| Watering | Moderate, Regular |
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