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Euphorbia Horrida Major Nova, a green spiny succulent with ridges and reddish-brown spines, in a pot of gray gravel. Other cacti blurred behind.
Close-up of Euphorbia Horrida Major Nova, a green ribbed succulent with reddish-brown spines in a pot of grayish-white rocks.
Euphorbia Horrida Major Nova succulent, green ribbed with red spiky new growths, among gray-white rocks; known as African milk barrel.
Close-up of Euphorbia Horrida Major Nova, a green spiny succulent with reddish-pink buds, set against a blurred cactus and gravel background.
Close-up of Euphorbia Horrida Major Nova, a spiny cactus-like succulent with ribbed green stems and reddish spines among gray rocks.
Close-up of Euphorbia Horrida Major Nova, a succulent with thick green and white ridged stems and dark red flowers in rocky soil.
Close-up of Euphorbia Horrida Major Nova, a spiny succulent with pale green leaves and reddish-purple buds spiraling along the edges.
Top view of Euphorbia Horrida Major Nova succulent with ribbed pale green arms and small reddish-purple flowers on white gravel.
A round Euphorbia Horrida Major Nova succulent with spiny edges in a black pot of light pebbles, set against a blurred beige-green background.
Euphorbia Horrida Major Nova cactus with green ribbed stems and small spines in a black plastic pot with rocks on a white background.
Euphorbia Horrida Major Nova, a green spiny succulent with red-tipped spines, in a black pot of pebbles, set by a stone wall.
Euphorbia Horrida Major Nova, a round green spiny succulent with vertical ribs, in a black pot with gravel, set before a stone wall.
Close-up of Euphorbia Horrida Major Nova succulent, round and green with ridged sides and sharp spines, growing in a pebble-filled pot.
A round, green spiny Euphorbia Horrida Major Nova succulent in a black plastic pot with light gravel, set against a beige stone wall.
Euphorbia Horrida Major Nova succulent in a black plastic pot with pebbles, displayed before a light stone wall and green plants.
Euphorbia Horrida Major Nova succulent with vertical ridges and short spines, in light gravel and black pot, on white background.
Euphorbia Horrida Major Nova, a green ribbed spiny succulent, in a black pot with light pebbles on a white background.
Euphorbia Horrida Major Nova cactus with ribbed, spiny dark green body in a black pot with pebbles, set before a stone wall and greenery.
Euphorbia Horrida Major Nova, a green spiny succulent with ridges and reddish-brown spines, in a pot of gray gravel. Other cacti blurred behind.
Close-up of Euphorbia Horrida Major Nova, a green ribbed succulent with reddish-brown spines in a pot of grayish-white rocks.
Euphorbia Horrida Major Nova succulent, green ribbed with red spiky new growths, among gray-white rocks; known as African milk barrel.
Close-up of Euphorbia Horrida Major Nova, a green spiny succulent with reddish-pink buds, set against a blurred cactus and gravel background.
Close-up of Euphorbia Horrida Major Nova, a spiny cactus-like succulent with ribbed green stems and reddish spines among gray rocks.
Close-up of Euphorbia Horrida Major Nova, a succulent with thick green and white ridged stems and dark red flowers in rocky soil.
Close-up of Euphorbia Horrida Major Nova, a spiny succulent with pale green leaves and reddish-purple buds spiraling along the edges.
Top view of Euphorbia Horrida Major Nova succulent with ribbed pale green arms and small reddish-purple flowers on white gravel.
A round Euphorbia Horrida Major Nova succulent with spiny edges in a black pot of light pebbles, set against a blurred beige-green background.
Euphorbia Horrida Major Nova cactus with green ribbed stems and small spines in a black plastic pot with rocks on a white background.
Euphorbia Horrida Major Nova, a green spiny succulent with red-tipped spines, in a black pot of pebbles, set by a stone wall.
Euphorbia Horrida Major Nova, a round green spiny succulent with vertical ribs, in a black pot with gravel, set before a stone wall.
Close-up of Euphorbia Horrida Major Nova succulent, round and green with ridged sides and sharp spines, growing in a pebble-filled pot.
A round, green spiny Euphorbia Horrida Major Nova succulent in a black plastic pot with light gravel, set against a beige stone wall.
Euphorbia Horrida Major Nova succulent in a black plastic pot with pebbles, displayed before a light stone wall and green plants.
Euphorbia Horrida Major Nova succulent with vertical ridges and short spines, in light gravel and black pot, on white background.
Euphorbia Horrida Major Nova, a green ribbed spiny succulent, in a black pot with light pebbles on a white background.
Euphorbia Horrida Major Nova cactus with ribbed, spiny dark green body in a black pot with pebbles, set before a stone wall and greenery.

Introducing the Euphorbia horrida major nova, which is a vibrant member of the Euphobia horrida. The African milk barrel gets its name from the milky white sap. 

This Euphorbia succulent grows as a clump-forming spiny succulent with sharp ridges on the stems lined with thorns. At times, one can see white and green striped markings on the stem, which is covered in rows of sharp, spine-like tubercles, giving it a spiky and textured appearance. As it gets mature your African milk barrel ribs become wavy. The growth habit of this Euphorbia horrida major nova succulent is similar to that of cactus barrel cacti.  It grows about 12 inches in height, exhibiting a prolonged growth rate.  

The flowers of the Euphorbia horrida major nova are yellowish green, appear at the top of the Euphorbia plant and usually bloom in summer. The flowers aren't showy or large, but they add a nice contrast to the blue-green color of the cactus itself.  

When it comes to care, your Euphorbia horrida major nova needs full sun to partial shade to thrive. It can tolerate partial shade, but too much shade may cause the stem to elongate and lose its compact shape. As for watering, it's important to let the soil dry out completely between waterings to prevent root rot. The African milk barrel succulent cannot tolerate higher amounts of water and may rot to death.  

Euphorbia horrida major nova needs well-draining succulent soil, and the containers should have adequate holes. When growing indoors, it prefers temperatures between 65-85°F. If you are growing outdoors, the USDA Zone 10 is best for your African milk barrel.  The Euphorbia horrida nova is very frost-hardy to 5 F. You can use seeds or cuttings to propagate the Euphorbia horrida major nova succulent. 

Additionally, Euphorbia horrida major nova is mildly toxic to both humans and pets as it releases a white sappy substance that can irritate the skin. It is best to use gloves to keep your hands protected. 

With the help of a Euphorbia horrida Major Nova, you'll start to spend less time maintaining your garden and more time taking in its beauty!  

Bloom Season

Summer

Flower Color

Yellow--greenish--plum colored

Growth Rate

Moderate

Hardiness Zone

10--11

Mature Size

12 in. tall

Plant Type

Spiny succulent--Cactus

Resistance

Extremely drought-tolerant--frost tolerant--pest resistant

Sun Exposure

Full sun (6+ hrs.)--Partial shade (3–6 hrs. sun)

Watering Needs

Low
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Introducing the Euphorbia horrida major nova, which is a vibrant member of the Euphobia horrida. The African milk barrel gets its name from the milky white sap. 

This Euphorbia succulent grows as a clump-forming spiny succulent with sharp ridges on the stems lined with thorns. At times, one can see white and green striped markings on the stem, which is covered in rows of sharp, spine-like tubercles, giving it a spiky and textured appearance. As it gets mature your African milk barrel ribs become wavy. The growth habit of this Euphorbia horrida major nova succulent is similar to that of cactus barrel cacti.  It grows about 12 inches in height, exhibiting a prolonged growth rate.  

The flowers of the Euphorbia horrida major nova are yellowish green, appear at the top of the Euphorbia plant and usually bloom in summer. The flowers aren't showy or large, but they add a nice contrast to the blue-green color of the cactus itself.  

When it comes to care, your Euphorbia horrida major nova needs full sun to partial shade to thrive. It can tolerate partial shade, but too much shade may cause the stem to elongate and lose its compact shape. As for watering, it's important to let the soil dry out completely between waterings to prevent root rot. The African milk barrel succulent cannot tolerate higher amounts of water and may rot to death.  

Euphorbia horrida major nova needs well-draining succulent soil, and the containers should have adequate holes. When growing indoors, it prefers temperatures between 65-85°F. If you are growing outdoors, the USDA Zone 10 is best for your African milk barrel.  The Euphorbia horrida nova is very frost-hardy to 5 F. You can use seeds or cuttings to propagate the Euphorbia horrida major nova succulent. 

Additionally, Euphorbia horrida major nova is mildly toxic to both humans and pets as it releases a white sappy substance that can irritate the skin. It is best to use gloves to keep your hands protected. 

With the help of a Euphorbia horrida Major Nova, you'll start to spend less time maintaining your garden and more time taking in its beauty!  

Bloom Season

Summer

Flower Color

Yellow--greenish--plum colored

Growth Rate

Moderate

Hardiness Zone

10--11

Mature Size

12 in. tall

Plant Type

Spiny succulent--Cactus

Resistance

Extremely drought-tolerant--frost tolerant--pest resistant

Sun Exposure

Full sun (6+ hrs.)--Partial shade (3–6 hrs. sun)

Watering Needs

Low
Attribute Value
Bloom Season Summer
Botanical Name Euphorbia horrida 'nova'
Common Name African Milk Barrel
Dormancy Winter
Family Euphorbiaceae
Flower Color Yellow, greenish, plum colored
Genus Euphorbia
Growth Habit Clump forming, Upright
Growth Rate Moderate
Hardiness Zone 10, 11
Mature Size 12 in. tall
Native Area South Africa
Plant Type Spiny succulent, Cactus
Propagation By cuttings, offsets
Resistance Extremely drought-tolerant, frost tolerant, pest resistant
Soil PH 6.5, Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type Succulent potting mix soil
Special Features Easy to maintain
Sun Exposure Full sun (6+ hrs.), Partial shade (3–6 hrs. sun)
Toxicity Mildly toxic for humans, Mildly toxic for pets
Watering Needs Low

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