African Milk Tree
Scientific Name: Euphorbia trigona Haw.
Synonym: Euphorbia hermentiana
Family: Euphorbiaceae
USDA: 10-12
Sun Exposure: Light shade
Origin: Tropical western Africa
Growth Habits: Spiny shrub up to 6 feet tall (1.8 m)
Watering Needs: Moderate in summer, keep dry in winter
Propagation: Cuttings
The stems are distinctly with 3 or 4 faces. Some varieties have red or white mottling.
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