Description
Euphorbia trigona ‘Rubra’ is the red-leafed cultivar of Euphorbia trigona. The tops of the stems and branches are deep ruby-red to dark purple, with the colour flowing into the leaves. The deciduous leaves are obovate and grow between the two persistent reddish-brown spines along the ridges of the stems.
Family: Euphorbiaceae | Genus: |
Common Name(s): Red African Milk Tree, Good Luck Plant, Cathedral Cactus, Friendship Cactus | Mature Size: 1.8 - 3 meters in height |
Origin: Red-leafed cultivar of Euphorbia trigona | Dormancy: |
Flower Colours: Yellow cyathia (Flowering is rare, particularly in indoor cultivated plants.) | Bloom Season: Spring - Summer |
Sun Exposure: Bright, indirect sunlight - Full sun | Watering: “Soak and dry” method (Make sure soil is dry) & Low in Winter |
Temperatures: 18 - 29°C | Min: 10°C | Toxic: Yes, if ingested, also avoid milky latex (sap) on skin or in eyes. |
