Description
This is a type of succulent shrub that has upright stems and branches which are dark green and marked with whitish or light green, V-shaped patterns at the center. The leaves are green and obovate and are found between the two persistent reddish-brown spines produced along the ridges of the stems.
Family: Euphorbiaceae | Genus: |
Common Name(s): African milk tree, Cathedral cactus | Mature Size: 1.5 - 3 m in height |
Origin: Central Africa | Dormancy: |
Flower Colours: - | Bloom Season: - |
Sun Exposure: Full sun | Watering: Once a week (Make sure soil is dry) |
Temperatures: Ideally between 10 - 35 °C | Toxic: Yes, if ingested, also avoid milky latex (sap) on skin or in eyes. |