Top-down view of Euphorbia polygona snowflakes succulent, showing white ribbed segments and red-brown tips in a star-like pattern.
Close-up of Euphorbia polygona &
Close-up of Euphorbia polygona snowflakes, a spiny succulent with ridged green and gray skin and short brown spines in a rocky pot.
Close-up of Euphorbia polygona snowflakes showing green ridged body, wavy edges, and brown spiny stems against a blurred natural background.
Top view of Euphorbia polygona &
Euphorbia polygona snowflakes, a unique spiny succulent, displayed in a modern pot. Suitable for home or office décor.
Close-up of Euphorbia polygona snowflakes, a gray-green spiny succulent with wavy ridges and brown spines, in gravel pot outdoors.
Top view of Euphorbia polygona &
Close-up of Euphorbia polygona ‘Snowflakes,’ a spiny, ribbed succulent with light green stems and brown spikes. Blurred cacti behind.
Close-up of Euphorbia polygona snowflakes, a spiny succulent with vertical ridges and brown-red thorns in a small pot on pebbly soil.
Euphorbia polygona snowflakes, a tall blue-green spiny succulent with wavy ridges and reddish buds, in a black pot with pebbles.
Euphorbia polygona snowflakes succulent with ribbed, spiny stems in a black pot with beige stones and small pups at the base.
Euphorbia polygona snowflakes, a tall ribbed succulent with reddish spines, in a gravel pot among green succulents outdoors.
A tall, blue-green Euphorbia polygona &
A tall Euphorbia polygona snowflakes succulent with spiny ridges in a gravel-filled pot, grass and blurred orange-tipped succulent behind.
A tall Euphorbia polygona snowflakes cactus with ribbed, spiny stems in a black pot sits outdoors among green plants in sunlight.
Euphorbia polygona &
Close-up of Euphorbia polygona snowflakes, a tall spiny succulent with red buds on ribbed stems, set against a soft green background.
Euphorbia polygona snowflakes, a tall ridged succulent with red buds, in a black pot with light pebbles on a white background.
Euphorbia polygona &
Euphorbia polygona snowflakes, a tall spiny succulent with blue-green skin and reddish tips, in a gravel pot; floral background.
Tall, ribbed Euphorbia polygona &
Euphorbia polygona snowflakes, a blue-green spiny succulent, in a red pot with pebbles on a woven mat against a white background.
The spiny Euphorbia polygona snowflakes cactus stands tall in a pot, adding bold style and unique character to any space.
Euphorbia polygona snowflakes succulent with vertical ridges in a red-brown pot of white pebbles on a gray surface, sunlit wall behind.
Euphorbia polygona snowflakes succulent with spiny ribbed blue-green stem in white pebbles on a windowsill near home decor.
A small Euphorbia polygona snowflakes cactus with ridged green stems in a pot on a marble countertop, sunlight streaming in.
Top-down view of Euphorbia polygona snowflakes succulent, showing white ribbed segments and red-brown tips in a star-like pattern.
Close-up of Euphorbia polygona &
Close-up of Euphorbia polygona snowflakes, a spiny succulent with ridged green and gray skin and short brown spines in a rocky pot.
Close-up of Euphorbia polygona snowflakes showing green ridged body, wavy edges, and brown spiny stems against a blurred natural background.
Top view of Euphorbia polygona &
Euphorbia polygona snowflakes, a unique spiny succulent, displayed in a modern pot. Suitable for home or office décor.
Close-up of Euphorbia polygona snowflakes, a gray-green spiny succulent with wavy ridges and brown spines, in gravel pot outdoors.
Top view of Euphorbia polygona &
Close-up of Euphorbia polygona ‘Snowflakes,’ a spiny, ribbed succulent with light green stems and brown spikes. Blurred cacti behind.
Close-up of Euphorbia polygona snowflakes, a spiny succulent with vertical ridges and brown-red thorns in a small pot on pebbly soil.
Euphorbia polygona snowflakes, a tall blue-green spiny succulent with wavy ridges and reddish buds, in a black pot with pebbles.
Euphorbia polygona snowflakes succulent with ribbed, spiny stems in a black pot with beige stones and small pups at the base.
Euphorbia polygona snowflakes, a tall ribbed succulent with reddish spines, in a gravel pot among green succulents outdoors.
A tall, blue-green Euphorbia polygona &
A tall Euphorbia polygona snowflakes succulent with spiny ridges in a gravel-filled pot, grass and blurred orange-tipped succulent behind.
A tall Euphorbia polygona snowflakes cactus with ribbed, spiny stems in a black pot sits outdoors among green plants in sunlight.
Euphorbia polygona &
Close-up of Euphorbia polygona snowflakes, a tall spiny succulent with red buds on ribbed stems, set against a soft green background.
Euphorbia polygona snowflakes, a tall ridged succulent with red buds, in a black pot with light pebbles on a white background.
Euphorbia polygona &
Euphorbia polygona snowflakes, a tall spiny succulent with blue-green skin and reddish tips, in a gravel pot; floral background.
Tall, ribbed Euphorbia polygona &
Euphorbia polygona snowflakes, a blue-green spiny succulent, in a red pot with pebbles on a woven mat against a white background.
The spiny Euphorbia polygona snowflakes cactus stands tall in a pot, adding bold style and unique character to any space.
Euphorbia polygona snowflakes succulent with vertical ridges in a red-brown pot of white pebbles on a gray surface, sunlit wall behind.
Euphorbia polygona snowflakes succulent with spiny ribbed blue-green stem in white pebbles on a windowsill near home decor.
A small Euphorbia polygona snowflakes cactus with ridged green stems in a pot on a marble countertop, sunlight streaming in.

Please note: You will receive a similar plant in size and shape, but it may not be as white as shown in the photos as the colors range from a grey-blue to white. This plant gets more white with direct sun and the ones in our nursery do not get direct sun. They will get more white if you put them in mostly sun.

Euphorbia polygona, also commonly known as the 'African Milk Barrel,' is a spiny succulent shrub with spine waviness. This winter-dormant plant is cylindrical in shape and has sharp ridges lined with thorns. It originates from Mexico and belongs to the Euphorbiaceae family. Euphorbia polygona ‘Snowflake’ grows up to 1 to 2 feet in height.

Growth Rate

The Euphorbia polygona plant has a slow growth rate.

Flowering

This plant produces purple-yellow flowers that bloom in the spring-summer season. The attractive flowers are produced individually.

Watering and Feeding

Allow the soil to dry between watering. Check underneath the pot through the drainage holes to see if the roots are dry before watering the plant. If this is the case, then add some water. Water infrequently to avoid overwatering, which can kill the plant. During the spring and summer growing seasons, fertilize Euphorbia polygona every two weeks with a diluted balanced liquid fertilizer.

Soil

African milk barrel plants thrive in well-draining, sandy soil or a cactus potting mix. They are not picky about soil pH, but they do not like wet soil.

Hardiness

This succulent is cold-hardy and has a frost tolerance of -4° C (24.8° F). It belongs to the hardiness zone of 9 – 11.

Light

This Euphorbia species prefers full to partial shade sun exposure. Allow at least 3-5 hours of direct sunlight per day, and turn it on a regular basis to prevent your plant from growing disproportionately.

Propagation

The African milk barrel plant is propagated through cuttings. Take cuttings in the spring and let them dry out in the shade for a couple of weeks before potting.

Bloom Season

Spring--summer

Flower Color

Purple--yellow

Growth Rate

Fast

Hardiness Zone

9--10--11

Mature Size

24 in. tall--12 in. wide

Plant Type

Shrubby succulents

Resistance

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

Sun Exposure

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

Watering Needs

Moderate
Bloom Season Spring, summer
Botanical Name Euphorbia polygona 'Snowflakes'
Common Name Snowflake euphorbia
Dormancy Winter
Family Euphorbiaceae
Flower Color Purple, yellow
Genus Euphorbia
Growth Habit Cylindrical
Growth Rate Fast
Hardiness Zone 9, 10, 11
Mature Size 24 in. tall, 12 in. wide
Native Area South Africa
Plant Type Shrubby succulents
Propagation By seeds, stem cuttings
Resistance Extremely drought-tolerant, deer resistant, pest resistant, frost tolerant
Soil PH 6.5, Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type Succulent potting mix soil
Special Features Easy to grow
Sun Exposure Full sun (6+ hrs.), Partial shade (3–6 hrs. sun)
Toxicity Toxic for humans, toxic for pets
Watering Needs Moderate
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Growers Quick Reference Guide - Key Features

Bloom Season Spring, summer
Botanical Name Euphorbia polygona 'Snowflakes'
Common Name Snowflake euphorbia
Dormancy Winter
Family Euphorbiaceae
Flower Color Purple, yellow
Genus Euphorbia
Growth Habit Cylindrical
Growth Rate Fast
Hardiness Zone 9, 10, 11
Mature Size 24 in. tall, 12 in. wide
Native Area South Africa
Plant Type Shrubby succulents
Propagation By seeds, stem cuttings
Resistance Extremely drought-tolerant, deer resistant, pest resistant, frost tolerant
Soil PH 6.5, Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type Succulent potting mix soil
Special Features Easy to grow
Sun Exposure Full sun (6+ hrs.), Partial shade (3–6 hrs. sun)
Toxicity Toxic for humans, toxic for pets
Watering Needs Moderate

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Please note: You will receive a similar plant in size and shape, but it may not be as white as shown in the photos as the colors range from a grey-blue to white. This plant gets more white with direct sun and the ones in our nursery do not get direct sun. They will get more white if you put them in mostly sun.

Euphorbia polygona, also commonly known as the 'African Milk Barrel,' is a spiny succulent shrub with spine waviness. This winter-dormant plant is cylindrical in shape and has sharp ridges lined with thorns. It originates from Mexico and belongs to the Euphorbiaceae family. Euphorbia polygona ‘Snowflake’ grows up to 1 to 2 feet in height.

Growth Rate

The Euphorbia polygona plant has a slow growth rate.

Flowering

This plant produces purple-yellow flowers that bloom in the spring-summer season. The attractive flowers are produced individually.

Watering and Feeding

Allow the soil to dry between watering. Check underneath the pot through the drainage holes to see if the roots are dry before watering the plant. If this is the case, then add some water. Water infrequently to avoid overwatering, which can kill the plant. During the spring and summer growing seasons, fertilize Euphorbia polygona every two weeks with a diluted balanced liquid fertilizer.

Soil

African milk barrel plants thrive in well-draining, sandy soil or a cactus potting mix. They are not picky about soil pH, but they do not like wet soil.

Hardiness

This succulent is cold-hardy and has a frost tolerance of -4° C (24.8° F). It belongs to the hardiness zone of 9 – 11.

Light

This Euphorbia species prefers full to partial shade sun exposure. Allow at least 3-5 hours of direct sunlight per day, and turn it on a regular basis to prevent your plant from growing disproportionately.

Propagation

The African milk barrel plant is propagated through cuttings. Take cuttings in the spring and let them dry out in the shade for a couple of weeks before potting.

Bloom Season

Spring--summer

Flower Color

Purple--yellow

Growth Rate

Fast

Hardiness Zone

9--10--11

Mature Size

24 in. tall--12 in. wide

Plant Type

Shrubby succulents

Resistance

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

Sun Exposure

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

Watering Needs

Moderate
Bloom Season Spring, summer
Botanical Name Euphorbia polygona 'Snowflakes'
Common Name Snowflake euphorbia
Dormancy Winter
Family Euphorbiaceae
Flower Color Purple, yellow
Genus Euphorbia
Growth Habit Cylindrical
Growth Rate Fast
Hardiness Zone 9, 10, 11
Mature Size 24 in. tall, 12 in. wide
Native Area South Africa
Plant Type Shrubby succulents
Propagation By seeds, stem cuttings
Resistance Extremely drought-tolerant, deer resistant, pest resistant, frost tolerant
Soil PH 6.5, Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type Succulent potting mix soil
Special Features Easy to grow
Sun Exposure Full sun (6+ hrs.), Partial shade (3–6 hrs. sun)
Toxicity Toxic for humans, toxic for pets
Watering Needs Moderate

Growers Quick Reference Guide - Key Features

Bloom Season Spring, summer
Botanical Name Euphorbia polygona 'Snowflakes'
Common Name Snowflake euphorbia
Dormancy Winter
Family Euphorbiaceae
Flower Color Purple, yellow
Genus Euphorbia
Growth Habit Cylindrical
Growth Rate Fast
Hardiness Zone 9, 10, 11
Mature Size 24 in. tall, 12 in. wide
Native Area South Africa
Plant Type Shrubby succulents
Propagation By seeds, stem cuttings
Resistance Extremely drought-tolerant, deer resistant, pest resistant, frost tolerant
Soil PH 6.5, Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type Succulent potting mix soil
Special Features Easy to grow
Sun Exposure Full sun (6+ hrs.), Partial shade (3–6 hrs. sun)
Toxicity Toxic for humans, toxic for pets
Watering Needs Moderate

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