Why is my Euphorbia turning red?

It is clear that your euphorbia is not getting enough sun for it to maintain its reddish color. And for an even more intense coloring, grow it outdoors in full sun during the summer months. As for watering, like most succulent euphorbias, the African milk tree is very tolerant of irregular watering.

How do you care for Euphorbia Trigona?

Make sure your “clay pot” has drainage holes. Fertilizer: Provide Euphorbia trigona with a light feeding of balanced water-soluble succulent fertilizer monthly during the spring and summer. Reduce watering and do not fertilize at all during the cooler months (fall and winter).

How poisonous is Euphorbia Trigona?

Now, Euphorbia is not wildly toxic or anything. It’s just that if your pet gets into the plant, the sap can really cause irritation to their mouth, tongue and throat. Swelling may occur, along with possible vomiting due to an upset stomach.

Does Trigona Euphorbia take full sun?

Ideal Placement: Euphorbia trigona love bright sunlight. A south-facing window is an ideal location to place it, though an east- or west-facing window will also work. Sun: They require at least four hours of bright, indirect sunlight per day. Can also thrive in partial shade.

Can I cut the top of my African milk tree?

Cut off a healthy, unblemished stem end of your Euphorbia trigona ‘Rubra’ plant to about 5 to 7 inches long. Use a clean razor blade or sharp knife to minimize scarring of the mother plant.

How often should you water Euphorbia?

Water: Water your euphorbia every two weeks in the summer time, but triple check that the soil is completely dry between each watering. When watering make sure the water is drainage through its growers nursery pot. The biggest killer of this beauty, is over watering resulting in root rot.

Is a Euphorbia a cactus?

The Euphorbia genus of plants is most well-known for its succulent species which are elegant and architectural in appearance. These plants are often mistaken for cacti due to many of the popular varieties being stem succulents.

How big do Euphorbia grow?

Euphorbia myrsinites is a low growing evergreen perennial with trailing stems, covered with fleshy grey-blue, pointed leaves, tipped by yellowish green flowers in spring. Height to 6in (15cm), spread 1ft (30cm) or more.

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Are there different types of Euphorbia trigona rubra?

There is also a variety of this plant known as Euphorbia trigona rubra or Royal Red. It’s essentially the same plant but with beautiful, deep red leaves. It’s a cultivar of the green Euphorbia trigona plant. (A cultivar is different than a hybrid as environmental changes cause a change in the DNA of the cells.)

Are there other names for Euphorbia Trigonia-dengarden?

Are there other names for Euphorbia trigonia? Its botanical name is Euphorbia trigona. It is sometimes also referred to as African milk bush, African milk tree, candelabra cactus, cathedral cactus, friendship cactus, good luck plant, or good luck cactus.

How tall does a Euphorbia trigona plant grow?

It prefers warm temperatures, ideally between 15-27°C. Apply a dose of liquid fertilizer in the summer to encourage growth. When grown indoors, the Euphorbia trigona can grow to 1-2 meters tall. But it is a slow-growing plant, so you won’t have to repot it too often. Bloom time is spring and summer.

Why are the leaves on my Euphorbia trigona turning yellow?

Yellowing leaves is also a sign of over-watering. The leaves will turn yellow and fall off of the plant. This plant seems to do better being too dry than too wet. When too dry, the leaves tend to look dry and begin to shrivel and brown. I purchased my Euphorbia trigona on Amazon and have had wonderful luck with it.