Botanical Name: Common Names:
Euphorbia trigona Purpurea African Milk Tree
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Succulents & Cacti Clumping, Upright
Description:
Unique succulent perennial with purple oval-leaves that grow along triangular-shaped stems. Unique flower heads appear from spring to summer. Easy to grow. Great to use in large containers. Grows approx. 2.7m high.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
1-2m 30-60cm
Position: Soil Type:
TBA Loam, Sandy, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Borders / Shrubbery, Courtyard, Feature, Foliage Feature / Colour, Indoor Plant, Low Water Garden, Container / Pot
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
None
Family Name: Origin:
Euphorbiaceae Africa
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Purple
Flower Colour: White
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Spring, Summer
Fruit: No
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Slow
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Low
Drought: Medium / Moderate
Frost: Tender
Wind: Low
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