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
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| Bloom Season | Late winter early spring |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Euphorbia cereiformis |
| 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 | Drought tolerant |
| Resistance | Drought tolerant, pest resistance |
| Soil PH | 6.5, Acidic, Neutral |
| Soil PH | 6.6 |
| Soil Type | Succulents potting mix soil |
| Special Features | Densely branched |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun, partial shade |
| Toxicity | Toxic for humans |
| Toxicity | Toxic for humans, toxic for pets |
| Watering Needs | Moderate |
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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 |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Euphorbia cereiformis |
| 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 | Drought tolerant |
| Resistance | Drought tolerant, pest resistance |
| Soil PH | 6.5, Acidic, Neutral |
| Soil PH | 6.6 |
| Soil Type | Succulents potting mix soil |
| Special Features | Densely branched |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun, partial shade |
| Toxicity | Toxic for humans |
| Toxicity | Toxic for humans, toxic for pets |
| Watering Needs | Moderate |
- Reviews
- Questions
United StatesNice larger than I thought
Nice plant !! Use ??!
United StatesSo happy!
Planet Desert continues to astound me. Fast shipping, expert packaging, and flawless specimens w/ fair prices. My Euphorbia cereiformis arrived in perfect condition and is much larger than I expected. It's a stunner.
United StatesLove it!
Nice
United StatesAfrican milk barrel delivery
Came all wrapped up into my mailbox. Pretty amazing.
United StatesEuphorbia cereiformis milk barrel
Nice healthy plant. Packed well to prevent damage.