Succulent Euphorbia xylophylloides, a native of Madagascar, belong to the Euphorbiaceae family. The plant is commonly known as Milk bush and exhibits non-symmetrical growth. It is a one-of-its-kind plant that has no leaves but only branches. The plant body has green, flat, ribbon-like stems that have upward & lateral growth. These branches usually form a crowned shrub, but many times can develop into a huge tree. As a result, the milk bush plant grows up to 5 meters under domesticated conditions, but in native conditions can grow up to 20 meters. Between late spring to early summer, the plant bears yellowish hairy flowers. It is slightly frost-hardy and exhibits fast growth. It requires bright indirect sunlight for optimal growth.
Growth Rate
Euphorbia xylophylloide is a fast-growing plant.
Flowering
Euphorbia xylophylloides blooms between late spring and early summer into yellowish hairy milk bush flowers.
Watering
Euphorbia xylophylloides care tip: The plant should be watered regularly in summer. However, it would be best if you care for the plant- don't let the water stand at the roots of the plant. In winter, you should reduce watering.
Soil
Whether Euphorbia xylophylloides indoors or outdoors, the soil should be an airy medium. Mix non-organic materials like peat, lava grit, clay, etc., into the soil to make it well-draining.
Hardiness
It is a slightly frost-hardy plant with a hardiness zone of 9b to 11.
Light
The plant needs the bright indirect sun for optimal growth.
Propagation
Propagation is done via cuttings.
Euphorbias usually ooze toxic milky sap causing dermatitis in many people. It can have severe effects, too, like causing blindness. Hence, caution is advised while handling this plant.
Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz
Bloom Season
Flower Color
Growth Rate
Hardiness Zone
Mature Size
Resistance
Sun Exposure
| Bloom Season | Spring |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Euphorbia xylophylloides |
| Common Name | Milk bush, Bitter aloe and red aloe |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Family | Euphorbiaceae |
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Genus | Euphorbia |
| Growth Habit | Enlongated |
| Growth Rate | Fast growth |
| Hardiness Zone | 4b11 |
| Mature Size | 68 ft. (1.82.4 m) |
| Native Area | Mexico |
| Resistance | 30 f |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun |
Growers Quick Reference Guide - Key Features
| Bloom Season | Spring |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Euphorbia xylophylloides |
| Common Name | Milk bush, Bitter aloe and red aloe |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Family | Euphorbiaceae |
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Genus | Euphorbia |
| Growth Habit | Enlongated |
| Growth Rate | Fast growth |
| Hardiness Zone | 4b11 |
| Mature Size | 68 ft. (1.82.4 m) |
| Native Area | Mexico |
| Resistance | 30 f |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun |
- Description
- Key Plant Features
Succulent Euphorbia xylophylloides, a native of Madagascar, belong to the Euphorbiaceae family. The plant is commonly known as Milk bush and exhibits non-symmetrical growth. It is a one-of-its-kind plant that has no leaves but only branches. The plant body has green, flat, ribbon-like stems that have upward & lateral growth. These branches usually form a crowned shrub, but many times can develop into a huge tree. As a result, the milk bush plant grows up to 5 meters under domesticated conditions, but in native conditions can grow up to 20 meters. Between late spring to early summer, the plant bears yellowish hairy flowers. It is slightly frost-hardy and exhibits fast growth. It requires bright indirect sunlight for optimal growth.
Growth Rate
Euphorbia xylophylloide is a fast-growing plant.
Flowering
Euphorbia xylophylloides blooms between late spring and early summer into yellowish hairy milk bush flowers.
Watering
Euphorbia xylophylloides care tip: The plant should be watered regularly in summer. However, it would be best if you care for the plant- don't let the water stand at the roots of the plant. In winter, you should reduce watering.
Soil
Whether Euphorbia xylophylloides indoors or outdoors, the soil should be an airy medium. Mix non-organic materials like peat, lava grit, clay, etc., into the soil to make it well-draining.
Hardiness
It is a slightly frost-hardy plant with a hardiness zone of 9b to 11.
Light
The plant needs the bright indirect sun for optimal growth.
Propagation
Propagation is done via cuttings.
Euphorbias usually ooze toxic milky sap causing dermatitis in many people. It can have severe effects, too, like causing blindness. Hence, caution is advised while handling this plant.
Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz
Bloom Season
Flower Color
Growth Rate
Hardiness Zone
Mature Size
Resistance
Sun Exposure
| Bloom Season | Spring |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Euphorbia xylophylloides |
| Common Name | Milk bush, Bitter aloe and red aloe |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Family | Euphorbiaceae |
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Genus | Euphorbia |
| Growth Habit | Enlongated |
| Growth Rate | Fast growth |
| Hardiness Zone | 4b11 |
| Mature Size | 68 ft. (1.82.4 m) |
| Native Area | Mexico |
| Resistance | 30 f |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun |
Growers Quick Reference Guide - Key Features
| Bloom Season | Spring |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Euphorbia xylophylloides |
| Common Name | Milk bush, Bitter aloe and red aloe |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Family | Euphorbiaceae |
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Genus | Euphorbia |
| Growth Habit | Enlongated |
| Growth Rate | Fast growth |
| Hardiness Zone | 4b11 |
| Mature Size | 68 ft. (1.82.4 m) |
| Native Area | Mexico |
| Resistance | 30 f |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun |
