Euphorbia horrida major nova
Euphorbia horrida major nova
Euphorbia horrida major nova
Euphorbia horrida major nova
Euphorbia horrida major nova
Euphorbia horrida major nova
Euphorbia horrida major nova
Euphorbia horrida major nova

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

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11/07/2021
Gail T.
United States United States

I love it!

It arrived in great condition! Its large enough that even with a change in environment & climate, should do well!

PB
12/29/2021
Patrice B.
United States United States

Nice 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.

BT
01/05/2021
Bella T.

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.

JB
03/19/2021
Joe B.

Lovely little Horrida in perfect shape! Th...

Lovely little Horrida in perfect shape! Thanks so much!

RD
03/02/2023
Richard D.
United States United States

Fits perfectly in my collection

Perfectly packaged

Euphorbia horrida major nova

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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

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Filter Reviews:
GT
11/07/2021
Gail T.
United States United States

I love it!

It arrived in great condition! Its large enough that even with a change in environment & climate, should do well!

PB
12/29/2021
Patrice B.
United States United States

Nice 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.

BT
01/05/2021
Bella T.

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.

JB
03/19/2021
Joe B.

Lovely little Horrida in perfect shape! Th...

Lovely little Horrida in perfect shape! Thanks so much!

RD
03/02/2023
Richard D.
United States United States

Fits perfectly in my collection

Perfectly packaged

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