African milk barrel (Euphorbia horrida) is a plant of succulent leaves that can grow 50cm – 1.5m tall and 10cm – 50cm wide.
This plant is commonly known as African milk barrel.
This is a evergreen plant that takes 10-20 years to reach full maturity.
Plant profile
Common name: African milk barrel
Scientific name: Euphorbia horrida
Plant type: Cactus / Succulent, Conservatory & Greenhouse
Habit: Clump-forming
Height: 50cm – 1.5m
Spread: 10cm – 50cm
Foliage: Evergreen
Sunlight: Full Sun
Soil: Loam, Sand
Moisture: Well drained
Garden type: Patio & Container Garden
Planting type: Low Maintenance
Other characteristics: RHS Award of Garden Merit
Seasonal colors
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How to plant African milk barrel (Euphorbia horrida) – NasserHalaweh, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Cultivation profiles – Growing African milk barrel (Euphorbia horrida) – Dinkum, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
