Light
Very bright window light, with some sun introduced gradually; protect from sudden intense exposure.
Learn how to care for your green friend
African Milk Tree
Euphorbia trigona
Succulents · Planned variety
Meet your green friend.
African milk tree has branching three-sided succulent stems with paired spines and small leaves. It is a Euphorbia rather than a true cactus, and damaged stems release irritating milky sap.
Why you’ll love it
- Three-sided branching stems form a tall sculptural outline.
- Small leaves and paired spines add details along stem edges.
A space where it can thrive
Grow year-round in a warm Metro Vancouver home, near suitable daylight and away from cold window glass, exterior-door drafts and heating vents.
Ask about availabilityAvailability, size, pot and price will be confirmed in store. Pictures illustrate the plant type.
Your care routine
Watering
Let the mix dry thoroughly, then water fully and drain; use pot weight as well as surface dryness.
Soil & drainage
Gritty cactus and succulent mix enriched with pumice or perlite in a draining pot.
Fertilizer
Use a cactus/succulent liquid fertilizer every 6–8 weeks during active spring/summer growth, at the product label rate. Do not feed during winter rest or while roots are dry.
Temperature
Aim for 18–26°C indoors; protect from sudden temperature changes and cold drafts.
Humidity
Average to low household humidity; maintain airflow and dry leaf surfaces.
Through the seasons
During darker Metro Vancouver autumn and winter days, check moisture before watering and lengthen the interval as growth slows. Reassess daylight in spring and repot only if roots crowd the container.
When your plant needs help
- Stretched pale growth indicates insufficient light.
- Blackened soft bases suggest rot from prolonged moisture.
Pets & little ones
Milky sap is irritating and harmful if ingested; protect skin and eyes when handling. Keep well away from children and pets.
Grow with your neighbourhood store.
Independent, family-owned and right here in Uptown New Westminster. Browse before your visit and keep this guide handy at home.
Visit The Golden BazaarCare references
Guidance is a starting point. Adjust watering to your plant, pot, light and season; follow fertilizer labels and check outdoor cultivar hardiness.