Euphorbia Trigona Variegated -African Milk Tree - 5" Pot

This Euphorbia plant is a hybrid between a cactus and a succulent plant, like many others in the Euphorbia genus yet it exhibits characteristics of both. More than 2000 varieties of plants fall under the umbrella term of Euphorbia, varying dramatically in shape, size, and coloration. In addition, it is important to note that Euphorbia's are all categorized by a toxic sap that causes irritation to both animals and people. CACTUS: Cactus, the common name for a family of desert plants. The plural is cacti or cactuses. Most species bear sharp, needlelike spines, which protect the plants from foraging desert animals. Cacti are famed for their ability to resist drought, which they owe to the fact that moisture from inside the plant evaporates very slowly through the plant's skin. Cacti grow in hundreds of different shapes. The fibrous, juicy stems may be globular, cylindrical, branched, trailing and vinelike, ribbed, grooved, or knob-bearing. Only two species have true leaves. The rest of the 2,000 species are leafless.

• Native to: Tropical South and East Africa
• Prefers sun
• Water when dry
• Proper name: Euphorbia Trigona Variegata
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