Name: Euphorbia cereiformis milk barrel
Brand: Planet Desert
SKU: 1668
Price: 16.29 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.77 (13 reviews)

Also known as Milk Barrel, this attractive plant is native to Africa, it is easy to care and grow. Densely branched, dioecious, succulent perennial dwarf-shrub lets can grow up to 20 cm tall, forming compact clumps.

Recommended temperature zone: USDA:9b-11
Minimum avg. temperature: 50°F (10°C)
Sun exposure: Full sun to light shade
Origin: South Africa (Cape Province)
Propagation: Offsets

Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz

Bloom Season

Late winter early spring

Flower Color

Green

Growth Rate

Fast

Hardiness Zone

9 11 (USDA)

Mature Size

18 in. tall

Plant Type

Dwarf perennial succulent

Resistance

Extremely drought-tolerant--pest resistance

Sun Exposure

Full sun--partial shade

Watering Needs

Moderate

Bloom Season	Late winter early spring
Botanical Name	Euphorbia cereiformis
Common Name	Milk barrel cactus
Dormancy	Winter
Family	Euphorbiaceae
Flower Color	Green
Genus	Euphorbia
Growth Habit	Columnar
Growth Rate	Fast
Hardiness Zone	9 11 (USDA)
Mature Size	18 in. tall
Native Area	Africa
Plant Type	Dwarf perennial succulent
Propagation	By divisions
Resistance	Extremely drought-tolerant, pest resistance
Soil PH	6.5, Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type	Succulents potting mix soil
Special Features	Densely branched
Sun Exposure	Full sun, partial shade
Toxicity	Toxic for humans, toxic for pets
Watering Needs	Moderate

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5 Gal

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Height: 8" - 11"

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Please note: Our large plants are many years old, and as a result, they might have minor scaring but will arrive 100% healthy and looking great.

Please note: Our large plants are shipped bare root. They are also many years old, and as a result, they might have minor scaring but will arrive healthy and looking great.

Please note: All perennial drought tolerant plants 1 gal or larger will be shipped bare root. Before sending perennial plants, we often trim the leafy parts and remove flowers or buds. This helps them survive shipping and adjust to transplanting better

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Depending on the species and season, you will receive a very similar plant to the one in the picture. It may or may not be blooming at the time of your purchase.

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Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz

Bloom Season

Late winter early spring

Flower Color

Green

Growth Rate

Fast

Hardiness Zone

9 11 (USDA)

Mature Size

18 in. tall

Plant Type

Dwarf perennial succulent

Resistance

Extremely drought-tolerant--pest resistance

Sun Exposure

Full sun--partial shade

Watering Needs

Moderate

Bloom Season	Late winter early spring
Botanical Name	Euphorbia cereiformis
Common Name	Milk barrel cactus
Dormancy	Winter
Family	Euphorbiaceae
Flower Color	Green
Genus	Euphorbia
Growth Habit	Columnar
Growth Rate	Fast
Hardiness Zone	9 11 (USDA)
Mature Size	18 in. tall
Native Area	Africa
Plant Type	Dwarf perennial succulent
Propagation	By divisions
Resistance	Extremely drought-tolerant, pest resistance
Soil PH	6.5, Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type	Succulents potting mix soil
Special Features	Densely branched
Sun Exposure	Full sun, partial shade
Toxicity	Toxic for humans, toxic for pets
Watering Needs	Moderate

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