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African Milk Tree

Euphorbia trigona

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African Milk Tree is part of the Euphorbia genus. Its scientific name is Euphorbia trigona.

The African Milk Tree is a spiny shrubby drought tolerant succulent – good for xeriscaping.

African Milk Tree grows as an evergreen and is a succulent. Being an evergreen plant, it will keep its leaves throughout the year. Normally reaches to a mature height of 7.80 feet (or 2.40 metres).

African Milk Tree is normally fairly low maintenance and is normally quite easy to grow, as long as a level of basic care is provided throughout the year. Being aware of the basic soil, sun and water preferences will result in a happier and healthier plant.

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How to grow African Milk Tree

Very Low

Be advised that all parts of the African Milk Tree are poisonous for humans and pets. Be sure pets do not chew plant.

Remember to water African Milk Tree very sparingly. Zone 10 to 12 are typically the USDA Hardiness Zones that are appropriate for this plant (although this can vary based on your microclimate). Keep in mind when planting that African Milk Tree is thought of as tender, so remember to wait until your soil is warm and the night time temperature is well above freezing before moving outside.

Growing African Milk Tree from seed

Propagate via cuttings.

Transplanting African Milk Tree

Companion plants for African Milk Tree

These plants have been known to grow well alongside African Milk Tree so consider planting:

Repellent plants for African Milk Tree

These plants will not grow well with African Milk Tree so avoid planting these within close proximity:

Common African Milk Tree problems

These problems, diseases and pests are known to affect African Milk Tree plants:

Other names for African Milk Tree

Euphorbia hermentiana

Misspellings: Euphoria trigona

African Milk Tree care instructions

Category The lifecycle that this African Milk Tree exhibits. Evergreen Difficulty How easy is African Milk Tree to grow? Easy 2/5
Lifecycle The lifecycle that this African Milk Tree exhibits. Evergreen Growth Habit What shape or habit does African Milk Tree grow into? Help build our wiki!
Hardiness How frost hardy is African Milk Tree? Tender Country of Origin Where did African Milk Tree come from? Help build our wiki!
Mature Height How tall does African Milk Tree grow? 2.40 metres / 7.80 feet Mature Spread How wide does African Milk Tree grow? 90.0 cm / 2.93 feet
USDA Zone Range Which zones does African Milk Tree grow best in? Zone 10 to Zone 12 pH Range The level of acidity for African Milk Tree. -
Water Requirements How much water does African Milk Tree require? Very Low Nitrogen Requirements How much nitrogen fertilizer does African Milk Tree need? Low
Soil What sort of soil should I plant African Milk Tree in? Help build our wiki! Sun How much sunlight does African Milk Tree need to grow? Help build our wiki!
Can Sow Direct? Can African Milk Tree be sown directly? No Sowing Depth How deep to plant African Milk Tree? Help build our wiki!
Sowing Distance Apart How far apart to plant African Milk Tree? Help build our wiki! Sowing Row Distance Apart How far apart to plant rows of African Milk Tree? Help build our wiki!
Ideal Germination Temperature Range What temperatures does African Milk Tree need in order to germinate? Help build our wiki! to Help build our wiki! Growing Temperatures What temperatures are best to grow African Milk Tree in? 12°C / 54°F to Help build our wiki!
Planting Distance Apart How far apart to plant African Milk Tree seedlings. Help build our wiki! Planting Row Distance Apart How far apart to plant rows of African Milk Tree seedlings. Help build our wiki!
Bloom Time When will African Milk Tree bloom? Help build our wiki! Harvest Time When is African Milk Tree ready for harvest? Help build our wiki!
Pruning Time When should I prune African Milk Tree? Help build our wiki!

How long does African Milk Tree take to grow?

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