Euphorbia
Euphorbia cacti take all shapes and sizes, but they all have one thing in common: the white sap that appears when the surface of the stem is broken. These are great collector’s pieces, but they should be kept away from mischievous kids or pets.
Most Popular Types
Cathedral Cactus (Euphorbia trigona), African Milk Tree (E. lacteal), Fire Sticks (E. tirucalli), Crown of Thorns (E. Milii), Poinsettia (E. pulcherima)
Light
Full sun
Temperatures
Can withstand temperatures down to 33°F
Watering
Water when soil is completely dry.
Toxicity
The white sap from Euphorbia is a skin and eye irritant, toxic if ingested.
Growth
Some varieties such as the cathedral cactus can reach 15 ft in height. May produce yellow flowers in summer.
Origin
Tropical Africa, Madagascar, Europe, Asia
Propagation
Stem cuttings
Dormancy
Winter dormant
Euphorbia tirucalli fire sticks
Euphorbia tirucalli is known as pencil cactus or fire sticks
Euphorbia millii crown of thorns
Euphorbia millii crown of thorns can be found in many colors.
Euphorbia millii crown of thorns bloom
Closeup of the crown of thorns (Euphorbia millii) bloom
Euphorbia ingens
Euphorbia ingens is often called the candelabra tree.
Euphorbia ingens (2)
This variety of Euphorbia ingens is variegated.
Euphorbia ammak
Euphorbia ammak is similar to the candelabra euphorbia, however it doesn’t branch out as widely.
Workshops at Growing Hobby
Workshop schedule set for after work hours and on Sunday afternoons. We now have central heating and air to make you more comfortable while you shop and attend workshops.