Alternative Names:
comm. African Milk Tree; Cathedral Cactus
Narrative Description:
A spectacular succulent, so called the "African Milk Tree" owing to the sap within, but also known as the "Cathedral Cactus" due to the fact that they can grow to 80cm if allowed to mature. Closely packed stems are flushed magenta-red in colour and produce small lanceolate leaves in spring.
Ideal Conditions:
Prefers full sun or partial shade in free draining soil or compost.
Possible Situation:
Perfect as a house plant, or for summer containers in sheltered locations.
Resilience:
Tender
Habit:
Upright
Height x Spread / Trail:
20 x 10 cm
Features:
Typical Season:
Summer
Flower Colour:
Foliage Colour:
pink
purple
green
Flowering Time:
N/A
Planting Recommendations:
Container
Rockery
House Plant
Prefers:
Full Sun
Part Sun
Temperature Tolerance:
To keep this plant over winter it must be kept frost free.
Plant Care:
CAUTION: Euphorbia sap can cause irritation to eyes and skin and can also be harmful if eaten.
Genus:
Euphorbia
Species:
trigona
Cultivar:
Rubra
Alternative Names:
comm. African Milk Tree; Cathedral Cactus
Category:
Succulents
Recommended Pot Sizes:
9cm
11cm
1Ltr
Pot Spacing:
Leave enough room so that foliage does not overlap within crop time.
Typical time required from pot to sale:
0 weeks over Winter
10 weeks in Spring / Summer
Based on producing a finished pot size of 1L for plug products and 2L for liner products. (*)
Growing Media / Irrigation / Water Capacity:
Well drained - keep dry
Feeding / Fertilser
(during crop time):
NPK balanced feeding
Feeding Frequency:
Requires normal/regular feeding (Standard EC)
Recommended pH:
Standard 5.0 to 5.5
Growth Regulation PGR:
Due to the current approval situation, please contact your PGR provider
Temperature During Production:
Warm crop 11 - 19°C
Temperature During Transport:
12-16°C
Available for Delivery:
January - June
Recommended Sales Window:
March - August
Forecast Availability:
Sold Out Until Further Notice
Please note: this forecasted availability is a guide only. Quantities can be increased or produced earlier on request.
Common Pests:
Aphid
Common Diseases:
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Additional Notes (*):
All information provided is based on producing a default finished pot size of 1L for our plug products, and 2L for 7cm and 9cm liner products. For alternative pot sizes please adjust cultural notes accordingly.
Finishing times - Based on average estimated climatic and environmental conditions, and are for guidance purposes only.
Temperature – These conditions assume a protected ornamental growing environment. Recommended growing is generally above 5°C.
Feeding – Does not specify controlled release or liquid fertiliser application. This choice will depend on your conditions, requirements and preferences – please contact your fertiliser consultant for suitable products to meet your requirements.
Growing media and pH – Is shown for guidance purposes only - please contact your growing media consultant for suitable growing media to meet your requirements.
Disclaimer
This information is for guidance purposes only and is based upon our own growing environment and experience during trials. It is wise to use your own knowledge about your growing conditions and local environment in order to make informed cultural decisions.
