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Euphorbia Trigona

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  African Milk Tree cactus   ( Euphorbia trigona ) is a tall, rugged, easy-care plant with thorns. It should come as no surprise that many people think of it as an African cactus. Botanical Name:   Euphorbia trigona  – (yoo-FOR-bee-uh) (try-GOH-nuh) Common Name(s):  African Milk Tree cactus, candelabra cactus, Abyssinian Euphorbia, cathedral cactus, friendship cactus Family & Origin:  Euphorbaceae – West Africa Growability:  Easy with a slow growth rate Size:  Outdoors 7′-9′ | Indoors 2′-4′ feet tall Light:  Prefers bright light. Protect for direct sun may burn the plant. Temperature:  35°-90° degrees Fahrenheit Water:  Keep the soil slightly moist. Do not overwater. Fertilizer:  Feed monthly a balanced, water-soluble fertilizer spring and summer. Soil:   Well-draining succulent soil Pests & Diseases:  Mealybug, plant scale, root rot Propagation:  Stem cuttings Toxicity:  White milky sap is...