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Milk Barrel

Scientific Name: Euphorbia cereiformis L.
Synonym: Euphorbia echinata, Euphorbia erosa, Euphorbia odontophylla
Family: Euphorbiaceae

Euphorbia cereiformis at Kuentz Nursery in early June

Recommended Temperature Zone:
USDA: 9b-11

Sun Exposure: Full sun to light shade

Origin: South Africa (Cape Province)

Growth Habits: Rapidly clustering stem succulent, up to 3 feet tall (90 cm), stems up to 2 inches thick (5 cm), 9 to 15 ribs (generally 11)

Propagation: Offsets

The Euphorbia cereiformis is a columnar euphorb, distinctly cactus-like in appearance. The name 'cereiformis' means 'Cereus shaped'.

Blooming Habits:
Reddish cyathias

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