Euphorbia trigona 'Variegata'
Native range: Species from central Africa
Known names: African Milk Tree, Cathedral Cactus
Hardiness: Best kept above 55°F
Mature Size: ~8' Tall, ~4" Wide
Light: Bright direct sun, as bright as possible but best to avoid hot afternoon sun.
Water: Water when soil is completely dry. Much less in winter time.
Soil: Succulent-style mix
Dormancy Period: N/A
Pet-Safe: No
Plant Size: 2.5" Pot, shipped semi-bare root.
 
Sap can be toxic and irritating.
 
'Variegata' is distinguished by producing variegated green and yellow stems and solid green leaves. Color intensifies with more light.
Triangular shaped stems with upright, branching growth habit. Teardrop-shaped leaves appear with new growth and eventually drops either with winter or with age if winter is not cool enough. Thorny.