Euphorbia Species, African Milk Tree, Candelabra Cactus, African Milk Bush, High Chaparral (Euphorbia trigona)

E. Trigona approximately 86 inches in height. Summers outside - Winters inside.

Lotus Land plant, Santa Barbara, California

This is a 9-footer in the yard. Was in a pot on the porch 'til it go too big.

Our Euphorbia trigona is 30 years old. Started as a single plant, 6" tall.

Growing in zone 9a/9b in ambient light, no direct sun except the last hour of the day.

At the San Francisco Conservatory of Flowers.

Almost 7 feet tall. Grows about 1 foot a year! Always indoors. Beautiful plant!






This is our Euphorbia Trigona, approx. 10 years old Seattle, WA

This is our Euphorbia Trigona, approx. 10 years old Seattle, WA

This is our Euphorbia Trigona, approx. 10 years old Seattle, WA

8 year old plant. Was almost dead when I got it. Flowers frequently. Seattle

New branches and leaves during summertime in zone 9a/9b in mostly shade. Phoenix, AZ. (This photo was originally posted here Oct 10, 2005)

New branches and leaves during summertime in zone 9a/9b in mostly shade. Phoenix, AZ. (This photo was originally posted here Oct 10, 2005)

Euphorbia trigona - I am growing this plant in a big container. The clump is about 8 feet high.

Kay's potted Euphorbia trigona - Hamilton, New Zealand

Closer detail

Kay gave me her potted Euphorbia trigona. After breaking in half, I planted it alongside the lower half, so now have two healthy plants


Photo courtesy of Karl Gercens. Copyright Karl Gercens. Conservatory Horticulturist at Longwood Gardens. http://www.karlgercens.com/
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Euphorbia Species, African Milk Tree, Candelabra Cactus, African Milk Bush, High Chaparral
Euphorbia trigona
Type: | Cactus and Succulents |
Height: | 6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m) |
Conditions: | Zone 9-11, Full Sun, Sun to Partial Shade, Light Shade |