Euphorbia horrida major nova, also commonly called the African milk barrel is a member of the Euphorbiaceae family. This succulent grows as a columnar spiny succulent with sharp ridges on the stems lined with thorns. At times, one can view white and green striped markings on the stem. The growth style of this succulent is similar to that of cactus barrel cacti. A native of South Africa, the succulent flowers in summer with yellow flowers. It grows about 12 inches in height exhibiting a prolonged growth rate. It is dormant in winter and is frost-hardy. For best growth, this plant requires full sun to partial shade.
Growth Rate
The Euphorbia horrida major nova exhibits a prolonged growth rate.
Flowering
The succulent outputs yellow flowers in the summer season
Watering
The African milk barrel care that you need to remember is to water it as little and infrequently as possible. The succulent cannot tolerate higher amounts of water and may rot to death.
Soil
Euphorbia horrida major nova needs well-draining soil. The containers should have adequate holes. You should use a typical cactus potting mix containing 50% to 75% sand, or any mineral grit like perlite or pumice.
Hardiness
The hardiness zone for this succulent is 10. It is frost-hardy.
Light
Euphorbia horrida major nova needs full sun to partial shade to thrive.
Propagation
Use seeds or cuttings to propagate the Euphorbia horrida major nova succulent.
A word of caution: Euphorbia horrida major nova releases a white sappy substance that can irritate the skin. It is best to use gloves to keep your hands protected
Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz
| Bloom Season | Summer |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Euphorbia horrida 'nova' |
| Common Name | Nova' African Milk Barrel |
| Dormancy | - |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Family | Euphorbiaceae |
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Flower Color | Yellow, greenish, plum colored |
| Genus | Euphorbia |
| Growth Habit | Columnar |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Hardiness Zone | 9 11 (USDA) |
| Mature Size | 12 in. tall |
| Native Area | South Africa |
| Plant Type | Spiny succulent |
| Propagation | By cuttings |
| Propagation | By cuttings, offsets |
| Resistance | Drought tolerant |
| Resistance | Drought tolerant, frost tolerant |
| Soil PH | 6.5 |
| Soil PH | 6.5, Acidic, Neutral |
| Soil Type | Succulent potting mix soil |
| Special Features | Easy to maintain |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun, partial shade |
| Toxicity | Toxic for humans |
| Toxicity | Toxic for humans, toxic for pets |
| Watering Needs | Low |
- Reviews
- Questions
United StatesI love it!
It arrived in great condition! Its large enough that even with a change in environment & climate, should do well!
United StatesNice cactus
They were well packed and came quickly. They all look like they are healthy and will grow well. I will certainly order more from Planet Desert. It would be nice if they ALWAYS gave a mature size in their descriptions.
very cute! the full grown version of this...
very cute! the full grown version of this plant is slightly terrifying but I thought maybe if I watch it grow up it will...grow on me.
Lovely little Horrida in perfect shape! Th...
Lovely little Horrida in perfect shape! Thanks so much!
United StatesFits perfectly in my collection
Perfectly packaged
- Description
- Features
Euphorbia horrida major nova, also commonly called the African milk barrel is a member of the Euphorbiaceae family. This succulent grows as a columnar spiny succulent with sharp ridges on the stems lined with thorns. At times, one can view white and green striped markings on the stem. The growth style of this succulent is similar to that of cactus barrel cacti. A native of South Africa, the succulent flowers in summer with yellow flowers. It grows about 12 inches in height exhibiting a prolonged growth rate. It is dormant in winter and is frost-hardy. For best growth, this plant requires full sun to partial shade.
Growth Rate
The Euphorbia horrida major nova exhibits a prolonged growth rate.
Flowering
The succulent outputs yellow flowers in the summer season
Watering
The African milk barrel care that you need to remember is to water it as little and infrequently as possible. The succulent cannot tolerate higher amounts of water and may rot to death.
Soil
Euphorbia horrida major nova needs well-draining soil. The containers should have adequate holes. You should use a typical cactus potting mix containing 50% to 75% sand, or any mineral grit like perlite or pumice.
Hardiness
The hardiness zone for this succulent is 10. It is frost-hardy.
Light
Euphorbia horrida major nova needs full sun to partial shade to thrive.
Propagation
Use seeds or cuttings to propagate the Euphorbia horrida major nova succulent.
A word of caution: Euphorbia horrida major nova releases a white sappy substance that can irritate the skin. It is best to use gloves to keep your hands protected
Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz
| Bloom Season | Summer |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Euphorbia horrida 'nova' |
| Common Name | Nova' African Milk Barrel |
| Dormancy | - |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Family | Euphorbiaceae |
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Flower Color | Yellow, greenish, plum colored |
| Genus | Euphorbia |
| Growth Habit | Columnar |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Hardiness Zone | 9 11 (USDA) |
| Mature Size | 12 in. tall |
| Native Area | South Africa |
| Plant Type | Spiny succulent |
| Propagation | By cuttings |
| Propagation | By cuttings, offsets |
| Resistance | Drought tolerant |
| Resistance | Drought tolerant, frost tolerant |
| Soil PH | 6.5 |
| Soil PH | 6.5, Acidic, Neutral |
| Soil Type | Succulent potting mix soil |
| Special Features | Easy to maintain |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun, partial shade |
| Toxicity | Toxic for humans |
| Toxicity | Toxic for humans, toxic for pets |
| Watering Needs | Low |
- Reviews
- Questions
United StatesI love it!
It arrived in great condition! Its large enough that even with a change in environment & climate, should do well!
United StatesNice cactus
They were well packed and came quickly. They all look like they are healthy and will grow well. I will certainly order more from Planet Desert. It would be nice if they ALWAYS gave a mature size in their descriptions.
very cute! the full grown version of this...
very cute! the full grown version of this plant is slightly terrifying but I thought maybe if I watch it grow up it will...grow on me.
Lovely little Horrida in perfect shape! Th...
Lovely little Horrida in perfect shape! Thanks so much!
United StatesFits perfectly in my collection
Perfectly packaged