Euphorbia horrida – African Milk Barrel spring A winter dormancy period where

A winter dormancy period where the plant is kept cooler will improve the bloom and growth in summer

Adapted to low humidity

it is epiphytic

Do not fertilise in winter

wait until they are around one third the size of the parent plant before potting them out

Euphorbia horrida – African Milk Barrel spring A winter dormancy period whereSpiky, sculptural, and strikingly similar to a cactus, Euphorbia horrida is a fascinating succulent with blue green ridged stems and sharp spines along each edge. Native to South Africa, this plant is perfectly adapted to hot, dry conditions and makes a bold, low maintenance addition to any sunny windowsill. Its sometimes called the cactus euphorbia due to its resemblance to cacti, though its actually a member of the Euphorbia family. Scientific Name