Euphorbia trigona is an impressive succulent, very light-fleshed and has small leaves!

Although the plant is often confused with cacti, it belongs to the Euphorbia family, which are succulents. Euphorbia trigona is extremely drought tolerant and highly resistant to diseases and pests.

Can grow up to 2-3 meters tall in cultivation, but grows slowly. The plant has vertical, thick, triangular stems with small, oval leaves growing along the edges. The leaves are usually green but can have reddish tones depending on the variety and lighting conditions.

Botanical description

Euphorbia trigonas is a succulent shrub or tree that grows primarily in the seasonally dry tropical biome, and is native to Gabon to Malawi. It is traditionally used as a poison and medicine.

Care

Euphorbia trigona thrives in bright sunlight. Let the soil dry out completely between waterings. Thrives in warm temperatures between 18-24°C. It cannot withstand frost and should be protected from temperatures below 10°C.

Euphorbia is very forgiving and easy to care for, but also very poisonous. The white milky sap of the Euphorbia plant is poisonous if ingested and can also cause skin and eye irritation, so don't hug it. Are you the type of person who loves forgiving plants? Buy Euphorbia trigona online!