Description
Euphorbia tirucalli is a succulent shrub or small tree with fleshy, smooth, cylindrical green stems. Leaves appear on new stems but will fall off as the stems mature. When plants grow in full sunlight, their stems can turn yellow, orange, or red.
Family: Euphorbiaceae | Genus: |
Common Name(s): African Milk Bush, Indian Tree Spurge, | Mature Size: 1.2 - 2.4 meters in height |
Origin: Africa | Dormancy: |
Flower Colours: Yellow | Bloom Season: Spring - Summer |
Sun Exposure: Full sun | Watering: “Soak and dry” method (Make sure soil is dry) |
Temperatures: 18 - 24+ °C | Toxic: Yes, if ingested, also avoid milky latex (sap) on skin or in eyes. |
